Iran Contra Affair Appraisal

Oliver North - Portrait of an American Hero: Special Collector’s Edition Magazine

This is a vintage special edition commemorative magazine or booklet published circa 1987, titled 'Oliver North: Portrait of an American Hero.' The item features a full-color cover with a large, emotive close-up photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North in uniform during his testimony before the joint congressional committee investigating the Iran-Contra affair. The typography includes the subject's name in bold magenta-pink font, with the subtitle in yellow cursive script. A quote in white block lettering reads, 'Everything he did was for love of country.' The magazine is approximately 8.5 by 11 inches, standard magazine size, and appears to be printed on gloss or semi-gloss paper stock typical of late 20th-century periodicals. It is currently preserved inside a clear plastic protective sleeve. Regarding condition, the cover shows visible edge wear and slight curling at the corners, consistent with its age. Some glare on the surface suggests the plastic sleeve is wrinkled, though the underlying print retains vibrant colors. This item represents a piece of American political memorabilia from the Reagan era, focusing on the high-profile media frenzy surrounding the Iran-Contra hearings.