Reagan inauguration and Iranian hostage release

Title

Reagan inauguration and Iranian hostage release

Genre

News report; Speech; Special

TX Date

21 Jan 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:06:34

Description

Report on the inauguration day of US President Ronald Reagan. Includes Reagan speech announcing the release of American hostages from Iran; taking the oath; speech by former President Jimmy Carter announcing release of the hostages to his hometown; Reagan on plans for his term. Male reporter not identified. Sound is in mono in parts.

Contributors

Jimmy Carter; Ronald Reagan

Keywords

USA; Iran; International relations; Economic systems; Hostages; Foreign policy; Presidents; Economic recession; National defence

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