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Iran Hostage Crisis
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- On November 4, 1979 militant students in Iran took 66 U.S. embassy employees hostage and demanded the return of Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi for trial. Of what interest was the Iranian hostage crisis to you?
- What do you remember most about the crisis? What feelings did you have during it? What did you think that President Carter should have done to get the hostages released? Did the President do enough in your opinion?
- Did the Iranian hostage crisis make you fear for your safety? Did you ever worry that terrorist bombings or kidnappings would take place where you lived?
- In November 1980, the Iranian parliament set their conditions for releasing the hostages. Did you agree with President Carter's decision to sign the agreement? Why or why not?
- How did you hear about the release of the hostages? Did you watch the event on television? Explain your feelings when they released the hostages. What country were you in at the time? What was the general reaction?
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