Iran-contra scandal ends.

In Washington, DC, at 9: am on July 7, 1987, a soldier wearing the uniform of a Marine Corps officer and with medals on his chest strode into the hearing of a joint congressional investigation committee. The reporters of the major TV networks present immediately pointed the camera lens at him, and about 5 million viewers were waiting to see his lens. He is Lieutenant Colonel North. This is his first appearance at a congressional hearing. When the host announced the official start of the hearing, North stood up, raised his right hand and took the oath to the congressional special investigation committee. Unexpectedly, this image fascinated the American public, and soon a "North Hot Cyclone" blew up.

As you can see from TV, in the face of a barrage of questions, North looked calm, as Kan Kan said. This is in stark contrast to his depressed, nervous and faltering expression when he testified in Congress seven months ago. For the first time, the American audience saw an impassioned and eloquent defense for the transfer of the money from the US-Iraq arms transaction to the Nicaraguan rebels. North said that he never directly talked to President Reagan about transferring the arms sales money to the Nicaraguan rebels, and he never saw the document that President Reagan approved this action. He said that he was not covering for President Reagan. He emphasized that everything he did was approved by his superiors and was for the benefit of the country. He also openly criticized the Congress: "I believe that these hearings have caused serious losses to the interests of our country, making the relatives painful and the enemies quick." "Dear Councillors, you are both players and referees, and the result is always that you win." North became more and more excited, and the audience cheered from time to time.

Six days after the hearing, North, the "Cowboy Lieutenant Colonel", became a star that attracted worldwide attention and was called a "typical tough guy". USA-Today creatively set up a "North Hotline", and as a result, it received 67, calls in four days from July 7 to 1, of which 59, thought North was honest and credible. Some young people even made a badge with North's head engraved with: "North: National Hero." Some people even put up placards asking North to run for the next president. Some people regard North as their own criteria for choosing a husband. Hollywood directors are planning how to use North's story to make a movie. All kinds of strange things followed, forming a unique "North Phenomenon".

When most Americans haven't calmed down from the "Northmania", another key figure, John poindexter, appeared again. When North testified, he said that all his actions were authorized by his superiors. Therefore, as North's superior, poindexter's testimony is particularly important. Poindexter is stable and peaceful, hardworking and smart. He played a key role in the Reagan administration's handling of some major foreign affairs.

on the morning of July 15th, poindexter appeared as a witness. He is not as calm as his junior North. On the contrary, he seems to be a little frightened. He said that he never reported to President Reagan that the proceeds from arms sales to Iran were used to help Nicaraguan rebels, but he personally approved it. "If I had asked him, he would have approved the decision." "I think it's a good idea, and I firmly believe that the president will also think it's a good idea." He said that he had to hide it from the president because Reagan had "the possibility of denying it" in case it leaked out in the future, so as to protect the president from "political damage."

poindexter's testimony greatly relieved the White House, and it was another village for Reagan. It is said that Reagan shrugged after learning the result and said, "What news is this? I have been saying this for seven months. " After North and Boyndexter, the key cabinet members Schultz, Meese, Weinberg and others attended the certificate one after another, but there was nothing new. As a result, the 11-week "Iran-contra" hearing officially ended on August 3, 1987. Although many mysteries in people's minds have not been answered, and although members are still dissatisfied with the results, it can be said that the storm has passed.

on November 18th, 1987, the special investigation committees of the two houses of the U.S. Congress issued the final official investigation report. This 69-page report described the ins and outs of the Iran-contra incident in detail, and exposed the senior government officials' disobedience, concealment of facts, deception of the public and contempt for legal and constitutional procedures in the decision-making process. The report holds that Reagan failed to fulfill the responsibilities entrusted to him by the Constitution, so he should bear substantial responsibility for the "Iran-contra" incident. Although the investigation Committee did not get direct evidence to prove that President Reagan intentionally deceived Congress and the American public, President Reagan's actions and statements were suspected of cheating.

The publication of this investigation report marks the end of the investigation of the "Iran-contra" incident, and then the case was handed over to the American judicial organs for further trial. The congressional investigation lasted for 11 months and cost nearly $8 million. More than 5 testimonies and more than 3, documents were heard in a marathon. It is rare in American history for a congressional investigation to be so exciting and costly.