Hostage Flight Marks End of Iran Crisis
The 52 American captives began their journey home as Ronald Reagan took office, with a planned stop in Athens en route to Wiesbaden. Carter and Reagan pressed for a swift release after Iran and the US resolved a final dispute, ending 444 days of captivity.
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Two Aiken men share name and bright red hats
Arthur Croll and Arthur Rich, both Aiken residents, are celebrated for wearing identical bright red hats and for sharing the same birthday. The Aiken County Republican Women donated $500 to party chairman Joe Dunkin, with club president Carroll Warner noting the money was not hidden in a shoe closet.
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Carter Ends Presidency Waiting for Hostages Release
Washington AP report details Jimmy Carter’s final full day as president marked by fatigue and hope as the 52 Iranian hostages near release. Carter and adviser Lloyd Cutler spent moments in the Oval Office amid desk clearing and last-acts work as negotiations yielded an accord but no immediate departure.
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Reagan Inauguration Heralds National Renewal
Washington AP Reagan sworn in as 40th U.S. president amid bells and cannon. Hostages freed from Iran reported present. Carter concedes defeat. Reagan vows to curb government, ease taxes, and restore balance while stressing national renewal at home and leadership abroad.
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