Oliver North

  • Oliver North is a conservative political commentator and war correspondent for FOX News who, in the 1980s, was convicted of felony charges in connection with his involvement in the Iran-contra scandal.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Born: October 7, 1943
    2. Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas
    3. Raised: Philmont, New York
    4. Spouse: Betsy Stuart
    5. Education: United States Naval Academy, Class of 1968
    6. Military service: Vietnam War
    7. Highest rank: Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps
    8. Hosts FOX News program War Stories with Oliver North
    9. Serves on Board of Directors of National Rifle Association (NRA)
  • Key Dates

    1. October 7, 1943: Born in San Antonio, Texas
    2. 1968: Graduates from United States Naval Academy
    3. November 13, 1968: Marries Betsy Stuart
    4. 1981: Becomes Deputy-Director of Political-Military Affairs at National Security Council
    5. 1983: Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
    6. 1986: Fired by President Reagan after Iran-Contra revelations
    7. May 4, 1989: Convicted of three of sixteen felony counts
    8. July 5, 1989: Sentenced to three years suspended sentence
    9. July 20, 1990: Appeals court overturns convictions
    10. 1994: Runs unsuccessfully for Senate in Virginia
    11. 2001: Begins hosting War Stories with Oliver North

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