nov 4, 1979 - 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.
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nov 4, 1979
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~ 45 years ago