apr 30, 1981 - Summed Up
Description:
The hostage situation lasted for 444 daysThe captives were young people, mostly who had just graduated
They were tortured, beaten, and some even had to deal with mock executions
This was a terrible time for the US, and the ordeal has left an impact on Iranian and US relations.
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Date:
apr 30, 1981
Now
~ 44 years ago