Tehran hostage Richard Queen released

Title

Tehran hostage Richard Queen released

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:02:20

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports on reaction to the release on health grounds of former hostage Richard Queen, Vice-Consul at the US embassy in Tehran, after being held by Iranian militants with 52 others. Speaking are: Reverend Darrell Rupiper; Harold Queen, father; President Jimmy Carter.

Contributors

Jimmy Carter; Andrew Manderstam; Harold Queen; Darrell Rupiper

Keywords

USA; Iran; Health; Embassies and consulates; Tehran; Mental health; Hostages; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Multiple sclerosis; Richard Queen

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