历史上的今天-Today in History 2010-11-03（在线收听） |
November 3rd, 1986The Iran-Contra affair begins to unfold as a Lebanese magazine breaks the story of secret US arms sales to Tehran. President Ronald Reagan initially denies trading arms to secure the release of American hostages in Lebanon. “In spite of the wildly speculative and false stories about arms for hostages, and alleged ransom payments, we did not, repeat, did not trade weapons or anything else for hostages, nor will we.” Also part of the money from the arms sales was diverted to the countries. The American back rebels in Nicaragua. Both revelations which involve violations of official US policy engulf the Reagan administration in scandal. 1970In Chile, Salvador Allende takes office as the first socialist President of that South American country. Allende, who faces US opposition while in power, dies when a military coup overthrows him a few years later.
1992In Illinois, Carol Moseley Braun becomes the first black woman elected to the US Senate.
And 1998A political body slam in Minnesota, “We’ve shocked the world. Minnesota leads the way. ” The former pro-wrestler, Jesse Ventura, wins the governor’s race in an upset.
Today in History, November 3rd. Carol Bradley, the Associated Press. |
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