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The following is a quote from a nationally televised address by President Ronald Reagan in 1987:

"A few months ago, I told the American people I did not trade arms for hostages. My heart and my best intentions still tell me that's true."

Source: http://www.shmoop.com/reagan-era/quotes.html

What was the event that forced President Reagan to make this address?

A. Iran-Contra affair
B. Iranian hostage crisis
C. Marine barracks bombing in Lebanon
D. Invasion of Grenada



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Final answer:

The Iran-Contra affair forced President Reagan to address the nation on nationally televised in 1987. It involved covert dealings that violated US laws and constitutional concepts.


Explanation:

The event that forced President Reagan to make the address was the Iran-Contra affair. This scandal involved covertly selling missiles to Iran in an attempt to secure the release of hostages, with proceeds funneled to the Contras in Nicaragua, violating US laws and constitutional concepts. The deals not only violated US laws but also had repercussions that could potentially encourage other terrorist groups to take American hostages.


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