Iran hostage interview causes controversy

Title

Iran hostage interview causes controversy

Genre

News report

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:01:43

Description

Report on the American response to the NBC interview with US embassy hostage William Gallegos, recorded in Tehran. There has been particular concern expressed about the conditions under which NBC obtained the interview. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

USA; Iran; Embassies and consulates; Tehran; Television; Hostages; Interviews; William Gallegos; NBC; Jody Powell; Diplomats

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