Saving The Reagan Presidency

David Abshire talked about his book Saving The Reagan Presidency: Trust Is the Coin of the Realm, published by Texas A and M University Pre… read more

David Abshire talked about his book Saving The Reagan Presidency: Trust Is the Coin of the Realm, published by Texas A and M University Press. In the book the author recounted his involvement in the Iran-Contra affair. In 1987, the Reagan administration asked Ambassador Abshire, then the Ambassador to NATO, to serve in President Reagan’s cabinet as Special Counselor while President Reagan was being investigated for the sale of arms to Iran in exchange for freeing American hostages. The author detailed his private meetings with President Reagan and how he handled the task of restoring the president’s credibility as a leader. Following his presentation, Ambassador Abshire responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. close

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  • David M. Abshire President Center for the Study of the Presidency
  • Roman Popadiuk Executive Director George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation

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Saving The Reagan Presidency

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Program ID:
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Category:
Public Affairs Event
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Location:
College Station, Texas, United States
First Aired:
Nov 05, 2005 | 5:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Mar 07, 2008 | 6:53am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Nov 05, 2005 | 5:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 06, 2005 | 10:46am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 12, 2005 | 9:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 26, 2005 | 4:09am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 05, 2007 | 3:12am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 05, 2007 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 08, 2007 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 07, 2008 | 12:54am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 07, 2008 | 6:53am EST | C-SPAN 3
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