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First steps of freedom bring smiles from hostages
In Algiers 52 Americans freed from Iran walk from the jet under lights after 444 days in captivity. Bruce Laingen leads with a victory sign as Kathryn Koob and Elizabeth Swift step out among diplomats and Marines. Reporter notes emotional scenes, yellow ribbons, and plans for readjustment in Wiesbaden.
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Algiers
Algeria
Iran
Houari Boumedienne
Bruce Laingen
U.S. Air Force
West Germany
U.S
Wiesbaden
Barry Rosen
Ulrich Haynes
Laingen