Oliver North

Oliver North

81 · Born: Oct 7, 1943

2012
1988

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 7, 1943 San Antonio, Texas, USA
Parents
  • Ann Theresa Clancy
  • Oliver Clay North
Relatives
  • John Clay North (Sibling)
  • Patricia Ann North (Sibling)

Biography

Oliver Laurence North was born in San Antonio, Texas, and spent his childhood in Philmont, New York. He began his academic journey by enrolling in the U.S. Naval Academy in 1962, but due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident, he missed some time before being commissioned as a Marine Officer in 1968.

Following his commission, North served in the Vietnam War as a platoon leader and later as a commanding officer of the Marine Corps' Northern Training Area in Okinawa, Japan. He also worked as a jungle warfare tactics trainer/instructor, operations officer of 3rd Marine Battalion, and at Marine Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

After completing the Command and Staff course at Newport, Rhode Island, North was assigned to the National Security Council in 1981, where he played a key role in negotiations with the Contras, a fighting force aiming to prevent a Communist regime from taking power in Nicaragua. This involvement led to his highly publicized role in the Iran-Contra affair, a complex trade-off involving the sale of arms to Iran and the diversion of funds to aid the Contras.

President Reagan fired North from his position in 1986, citing alleged unauthorized actions. However, North testified under immunity in 1987 that his superiors, including President Reagan, were aware of the negotiations and had given their approval. His refusal to take the fall for the failed plan earned him widespread support, as well as criticism from those who viewed him as an out-of-control maverick.

North retired from the Marine Corps in 1989 and has since remained a prominent figure in the public eye. He has written several books, including "Under Fire" and "Mission Compromised". In 1994, he ran for the U.S. Senate, representing Virginia, but was defeated by Chuck Robb. North went on to host "War Stories with Oliver North" on Fox News Channel from 2001 to 2016.

Throughout his career, North has been both praised as a hero who stood up for his convictions and served his country faithfully, and criticized as a liar and lawbreaker.

Career

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2012
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2017
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2012
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2002
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1996
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1993
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1992
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1990