4 Nov 1979 Jahr - Iranian Hostage Crisis: 4 Nov. 1979
The U.S. valued Shah since it was
the crucial provider for oil supply
and a buffer against the Soviet Union.
Although this was true, there was much
anti-American feeling that was happening.
It got to the point where militants stormed
the American embassy in Tehran and took
52 people hostage. President Carter could
not free the people. Later on, Ronald
Reagan would take the 52 people back.