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Marine guard Jim Lopez hailed for embassy rescue in Tehran
The Lopez family revealed their son Sgt. James M. Lopez, a Marine guard at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran during the Nov. 4 1979 embassy seizure, kept inside his actions for months. He directed escape efforts, used tear gas to repel attackers, secured doors with hangers, and helped other Americans reach safety before six diplomats fled Iran. He faced danger alone as the second guard was not on duty.
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Iran
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Mark Lisek
Hong Kong
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Robert Anders
Lisek
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George Washington Bridge
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Edward I. Koch
New York
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Bowie Kuhn
Transworld Delivery Organization
Rex Allen
Curtis Knight
Duane Gillette
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Keith Moeller
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