Reagan and the Iran-Contra Affair

The Iran-Contra scandal rocked the Reagan presidency to its core in late 1986 and 1987. This text examines the efforts of the Reagan administration to recover its public credibility in the 12 months following the exposure of controversial covert operations. Through comparative analysis it explores the impact of scandal upon the presidential office, the problems which confronted President Reagan during Iran-Contra, and the centrality of damage control efforts to the well being of the modern presidency.