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On This Day November 23 1981 – President Reagan Signed NSDD 17

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On This Day November 23 1981 – President Reagan Signed NSDD 17.

On this day November 23 1981 President Reagan signed NSDD 17, a directive that authorized the CIA to recruit and support Contra rebels in Nicaragua. The decision marked a major shift in United States foreign policy during the early 80s as the government intensified its involvement in Central America. NSDD 17 expanded intelligence activity, increased covert operations, and heightened political tension both domestically and internationally. The directive played a significant role in shaping...
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