Louisa Kennedy on failed hostage rescue bid

Title

Louisa Kennedy on failed hostage rescue bid

Genre

Interview

TX Date

25 Apr 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:01:49

Description

Louisa Kennedy, wife of Moorhead C. Kennedy Jr who is being held hostage at the US Embassy in Tehran, says she is surprised by the (unsuccessful) rescue attempt and is not in favour of military action. She also says the United States has lost patience with the hostage situation and has taken matters into its own hands. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Louisa Kennedy

Keywords

USA; Iran; Politics; Armed forces; Embassies and consulates; Tehran; Hostages; US Embassy; Diplomats; Military operations; Family; Iranian revolution (1979); American (cultural identity); Revolution

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