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Today in history: January 20, 1981 The US Hostages are Released On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the President of the United States. Minutes later, the nation of Iran released 52 hostages they had held for 444 days in captivity. In retaliation for the United States support of the former Shah of Iran, the Revolutionary Islamic government of Iran supported a student seizure of the United States embassy on November 4, 1979. Failed diplomatic efforts by the Carter administration and a botched rescue attempt sealed Carters defeat in the 1980 presidential elections. Algerian diplomats were working on an accord prior to Reagans swearing in and the hostages were released to a heros welcome at home.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:48:39 +0000

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