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Hunter S. Thompson

This author is credited as the creator of Gonzo journalism.

Ronald Reagan

This was the President of the United States throughout most of the book.

George Bush

This was the Vice President of the United States for most of the book.

Gary Hart

This was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Colorado and the leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination at the beginning of 1987.

Oliver North

This was a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps who became deeply involved in the Iran-Contra scandal.

Ed Meese

This was the Attorney General for much of the book; he was called to testify in the Iran-Contra hearings.

Patrick Buchanan

This was the White House Communications Director from 1985 to 1987.

Moammar Khadafy

This was the military dictator of Libya and orchestrator of several terrorist attacks on airplanes.

Baby Doc Duvalier

This was the dictator of Haiti until...

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