Oliver North

Oliver North is an American political commentator, television host, military historian, author, and retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. He was a key figure in the Iran-Contra scandal in the 1980s.

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October 7, 1943

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San Antonio, Texas

Oliver Laurence North is a multifaceted American figure, known for his roles as a political commentator, television host, military historian, author, and retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, North served in the Vietnam War and later became a National Security Council staff member. He gained notoriety for his involvement in the Iran-Contra affair in the late 1980s, a political scandal centered around the illegal sale of weapons to Iran.

In addition to his controversial past, North has held the position of president at the National Rifle Association and has built a career as a conservative political commentator. He has authored several books and made numerous television appearances, contributing to historical and political discussions.