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The Iran-Contra scandal revealed, 1986

America reacts to revelations of a US arms for hostages deal with Iran. Arbitrageur Ivan Boesky admits insider trading on Wall Street and is fined $100 million.

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15 minutes

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  • Fri 21 Nov 1986 21:00

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