Iran–Contra: which records reconstruct the case?
An archival finding aid leads through the investigation’s records. Dates and the purpose of each document help build a checkable sequence.
How the case archive is organized
The National Archives describes Lawrence Walsh’s Iran/Contra records. The description helps locate an investigation’s files rather than substituting for every underlying document. U.S. National Archives and Records Administration ↗
Separate records by role
Distinguish testimony, correspondence, investigative notes, reports, and legal findings. Record who produced each source and the question it can actually answer. U.S. National Archives and Records Administration ↗
Build a dated chain
For a specific transaction or decision, compare contemporaneous documents with later testimony. Uncertainty about one link should remain visible in the account. U.S. National Archives and Records Administration ↗