jan 20, 1981 - American Hostages released in Iran

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444 days after the capture of the U.S. Embassy by militant Iranian students. After numerous negotiations and rescue attempts the 52 captured hostages were finally released, bringing a collective sigh of relief all over America, and serving as a nice farewel to the Carter administration.


Image Source: http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/27/world/ac-six-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-iran-hostage-crisis/index.html

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