Title

Return of American hostages from Iran

Genre

News report; Vox pop; Speech; Music

TX Date

28 Jan 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:04:20

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports on the welcome for the American hostages returning from Iran. People in the crowd comment; new US President Ronald Reagan and one of the hostages, Bruce Laingen, give speeches; singing of God Bless America.

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam; Ronald Reagan; Bruce Laingen

Keywords

USA; Iran; Terrorism; Military personnel; Imprisonment; Hostages; Foreign policy; Freedom; Celebrations; Military bases; James Lopez

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