The Jordan Harbinger Show 504: Lt. Col. Oliver North | Lessons from the Tragedies of War
May 6, 2021
Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Oliver North shares gripping insights from his extensive military career and his perspective on the Iran-Contra affair. He recalls the worst day of his life as a machine-gunner in Vietnam and discusses the importance of servant leadership. North reflects on surviving an assassination attempt and the weight of decisions made under pressure using the SMEAC method. The conversation touches on the emotional scars of combat, generational views on history, and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, offering both humor and profound reflections.
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Fired on TV
- Oliver North recalls learning about his White House dismissal through television, similar to Tom Landry.
- Landry humorously compared their experiences during a fundraiser for Joe Gibbs' Youth for Tomorrow.
Iran-Contra Affair Summary
- The Iran-Contra affair involved selling missiles to Iran in exchange for hostages and funding Nicaraguan rebels.
- The missiles, sold through Israel, had technical issues and the affair ultimately became public.
Secret Mission to Iran
- Oliver North recounts a secret mission to Iran, accompanied by Bud McFarlane, to secure hostage release.
- He carried cyanide pills provided by William Casey for security and used secret satellite communications.
