End of Lebanese hostage crisis marks limited gains
The eight year hostage saga in Lebanon ended with little effect on Middle East power, as Arab–Israeli dynamics and U.S. policy moved independently. Iran and Syria sought release of hostages to restore ties, while Israel faced criticism for arms sales linked to the crisis. Only six Americans were freed, highlighting mutual impotence and uneasy political gains.
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The Pearl Harbor spy Takeo and the coded warning
Takeo, a lone Japanese spy, hunted for anti-submarine nets at Pearl Harbor by swimming and gathering news from newspapers radio and coastal points. He reported to Tokyo with ninety seven questions answered, revealing calendar dates and ship movements before the December 7 1941 attack.
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Bush honors Pearl Harbor dead at cemetery ceremony
President Bush addressed Pearl Harbor survivors and veterans at the hillside cemetery, recalling wartime internment of Japanese Americans, praising WWII service and the spread of freedom. He noted regret over internment but not over atomic bomb decisions, and praised Allied victory and Cold War alliances. Dale Nash, who served on the rescued submarine Finback, attended.
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Arab Americans face bias after Middle East crisis
Arab Americans describe harassment and stereotypes sparked by media coverage of the Mideast crisis. Community leaders cite threats against Arab merchants in Cleveland and Lorain County while urging outreach programs as police stress the Shiite kidnappers’ actions do not reflect Arabs.
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Hostages Speak On Ordeal After Captivity Ends
Former hostage Jesse Turner recounts a mock execution during five years in captivity. He and other released captives describe lasting injuries and mental scars, with details about threats and a hostile environment. Some victims still receive medical and psychiatric care.
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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