Memorial Day, 1980: President Jimmy Carter
"This past year we have had abundant proof that American courage still lives-eight Americans gave up their lives and others were seriously injured in the attempt to free their fellow Americans held...
View ArticleNovember 4, 1979: The Iran Hostage Crisis
Sunday, November 4, 1979, began as any other day in revolutionary Tehran, with protests engulfing the streets of the capital. But then a group of demonstrating students suddenly took a different route,...
View ArticlePresident Carter on the Iran Hostage Crisis and Attempted Rescue
Brian Michael Till: What’s the single decision you made as president that you most regret? President Carter: I would say the hostage rescue effort in Iran in April of 1980. It was a perfectly planned,...
View ArticleIran Hostage Crisis & Operation Eagle Claw Reading List
CP Note: This reading list was first posted January 20, 2010. It has been updated to include today's two new posts. We'll continue to update the reading list to include books, articles, and images.
View ArticleMarch 21, 1980: Jimmy Carter Announces 1980 Summer Olympics Boycott to Athletes
President Jimmy Carter's remarks to members of the U.S. Olympic teams, March 21, 1980: First of all, it's a real honor for me to be here with all you famous people. I have a great admiration for you...
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