Title

Return of Iran hostages

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:28

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports on the celebrations to happen in Washington DC after return of hostages to America after their release by Iran. President Ronald Reagan speaks to the press about those who died during an aborted rescue mission. (The hostages had been released on 20/01/81).

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam; Ronald Reagan

Keywords

USA; Iran; Deaths; Embassies and consulates; Tehran; International relations; Military personnel; Hostages; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Military operations; Rescue work; Celebrations; Washington DC

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