Thursday November 7th, 2024 5:44AM

Oliver North to keynote Boys & Girls Clubs event in Gainesville

By Ken Stanford Contributing Editor

GAINESVILLE—The now-retired Marine colonel who was thrust into the national spotlight during the Iran-Contra scandal 30 years ago, Oliver North, has a speaking engagement scheduled in Gainesville this fall.

North, who was still in the service at the time, ended up being tried and convicted of a number of charges related to the Iran-Contra affair. However, his convictions were later overturned by an appeals court.

He is now an author, syndicated columnist, founder of the Freedom Alliance and a commentator for Fox News.

North is to be the keynote speaker October 13 at the annual Gala sponsored by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County. 

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