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Jimmy Carter - And staff in Oval Office negotiating release of Iranian hostages

Jimmy Carter - And staff in Oval Office negotiating release of Iranian...

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Former hostages U.S. Navy CDR Don Sharer and Ann Swift, left to right, visit with Lord Mayor Georg-Berndt Oschatz of the city of Wiesbaden. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostages U.S. Navy CDR Don Sharer and Ann Swift, left to right,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Former hostage U.S. Marine Corps SGT John McKeel tries to contact a friend stationed in West Germany by phone. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostage U.S. Marine Corps SGT John McKeel tries to contact a fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Former hostage Robert Ode, on a hospital balcony, receives a bouquet of flowers from members of the German Children's Chorus, who are performing a street concert to honor the hostages. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostage Robert Ode, on a hospital balcony, receives a bouquet o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Former hostages Navy LCDR Robert Englemann and WO1 Joseph Hall pose in the hospital. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostages Navy LCDR Robert Englemann and WO1 Joseph Hall pose in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Former Iranian hostages and their families disembark their plane upon their arrival

Former Iranian hostages and their families disembark their plane upon ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Relea... More

Vice President George Bush, left, and Mrs. Bush walk toward Freedom One, an Air Force VC-137 Stratoliner aircraft, to welcome the former American hostages held by Iran home after their recent release

Vice President George Bush, left, and Mrs. Bush walk toward Freedom On...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re... More

CBS News is among the media covering the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

CBS News is among the media covering the arrival of former TWA hostage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A young spectator holds a miniature America flag to celebrate the arrival of the former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A young spectator holds a miniature America flag to celebrate the arri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Well-wishers wave goodbye as former TWA hostages board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Well-wishers wave goodbye as former TWA hostages board a flight to And...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A child carrying a large welcome home sign and an American flag waits to greet former TWA hostages arriving back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A child carrying a large welcome home sign and an American flag waits ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

The Reverend Lawrence Jenco's nephew, Andy Mihelech, wears a "Free the Hostages" pin with a yellow ribbon. Father Jenco was recently released after being held captive in Lebanon

The Reverend Lawrence Jenco's nephew, Andy Mihelech, wears a "Free the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Major Robert Black 51FW/JAG, and SENIOR AIRMAN April Harris were beaten by terrorist, the penalty for being the highest and lowest ranking, to prove to the rest of the hostages that they meant business during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

Major Robert Black 51FW/JAG, and SENIOR AIRMAN April Harris were beate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT ... More

Jimmy Carter - Visiting with relatives of hostages at State Department

Jimmy Carter - Visiting with relatives of hostages at State Departmen...

Carter White House Photographs: Presidential Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jimmy Carter - With Walter Mondale in Weisbaden, Germany with the released hostages

Jimmy Carter - With Walter Mondale in Weisbaden, Germany with the rele...

Carter White House Photographs: Presidential Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Marines, former hostages, arrive at the base for their departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

U.S. Marines, former hostages, arrive at the base for their departure ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Rick Hills Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Former hostage Victor Tomseth arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostage Victor Tomseth arrives at the base for his departure to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Former hostage COL Leland Holland greets well-wishers upon his arrival at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostage COL Leland Holland greets well-wishers upon his arrival...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Former American hostage Joseph Hall arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former American hostage Joseph Hall arrives at the base for his depart...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Norman D. Grant Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Former hostage Air Force COL Thomas Shaffer gives his autograph to youngsters. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostage Air Force COL Thomas Shaffer gives his autograph to you...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Former hostage Army SFC Donald Hohman poses with his wife after his promotion ceremony. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostage Army SFC Donald Hohman poses with his wife after his pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Families wait to welcome the former Iranian hostages home after their release

Families wait to welcome the former Iranian hostages home after their ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernie Sealings Release Status: R... More

Hostages held for 444 days by Iranian terrorists arrive at Rhein Main Air Base after their release

Hostages held for 444 days by Iranian terrorists arrive at Rhein Main ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Members of the security police stand at parade rest during the 1ST Special Operations Wing memorial service for the eight servicemen, including its five members, who were killed in the attempt to rescue the American hostages held in Iran on April 24, 1980

Members of the security police stand at parade rest during the 1ST Spe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Ernest H. Sealing Release Status: R... More

Sergeant (SGT) Leroy McKenzie, loadmaster aboard the C-141B Starlifer aircraft that brought former TWA hostages to the base, talks to a reporter. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Sergeant (SGT) Leroy McKenzie, loadmaster aboard the C-141B Starlifer ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Spectators wait for former TWA hostages to arrive at the base, where they will board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators wait for former TWA hostages to arrive at the base, where t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Well-wishers look on as former TWA hostages board a chartered TWA flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Well-wishers look on as former TWA hostages board a chartered TWA flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A crowd carrying welcome home signs waits to greet former TWA hostages arriving back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A crowd carrying welcome home signs waits to greet former TWA hostages...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

Rigid Raiders from Small Craft Company, 2d Marine Division, operating in the Courthouse Bay area during the RCAPEX . The Raider in the foreground has picked up a load of rescued hostages from the shore and is beginning its transit back to safety

Rigid Raiders from Small Craft Company, 2d Marine Division, operating ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Revised Capabilities Exercise (RCAPEX) Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United State... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Special Reaction Team (SRT) moves into the hostile area as they participate in a simulated terrorists holding hostages situation during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) conducted on MCB Camp Smedley D. Butler / Camp Foster. The FPEX was held to test and improve base security at MCB Camp Butler from March 29 to April 1, 2004

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Special Reaction Team (SRT) moves into the ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Hugh S. Holder, USMC Release Status: Released to P... More

A terrorist, played by U.S. Navy Randal H. Hughes, an Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service Hawaii Field Office, and hostages wait in a room during training at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Dec. 9, 2004.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by CPL. Nicholas Riddle) (Released)

A terrorist, played by U.S. Navy Randal H. Hughes, an Assistant Specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Hawaii State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Nicholas J. Riddle, USMC Release ... More

Richard Queen, one of the hostages held by Iranians at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, listens to a speech given by Secretary of State Edmund Muskie welcoming him back

Richard Queen, one of the hostages held by Iranians at the U.S. Embass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Clawson Release Status: Released to P... More

CAPT. Daniel Thompson, chaplain, conducts an ecumenical service for the former hostages. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

CAPT. Daniel Thompson, chaplain, conducts an ecumenical service for th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Babela Johnson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Former hostages Robert C. Ode, hugging, and Bruce Laingen, right, arrive at the base for their departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostages Robert C. Ode, hugging, and Bruce Laingen, right, arri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Owens Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Former hostage Bruce Laingen arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostage Bruce Laingen arrives at the base for his departure to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

435th Field Maintenance Squadron members set up a welcome-home sign for the homecoming of the 52 former hostages after their release from Iran

435th Field Maintenance Squadron members set up a welcome-home sign fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Secretary of State Alexander M. Haig Jr., waits to welcome the former hostages home after their release from Iran

Secretary of State Alexander M. Haig Jr., waits to welcome the former ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Deal Toney Release Status: Rele... More

Vice President George Bush and other officials wait to welcome the former American hostages held by Iran home after their recent release

Vice President George Bush and other officials wait to welcome the for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re... More

A close-up view of COL Thomas Schaefer, who was the senior military member of the Iranian hostages, as he attends the 1ST Special Operations Wing memorial service for the eight servicemen, including its five members, who were killed in the attempt to rescue the American hostages held in Iran on April 24, 1980

A close-up view of COL Thomas Schaefer, who was the senior military me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernest H. Sealing Release Status: Release... More

The 1ST Special Operations Wing presents a memorial service for the eight servicemen, including its five members, who were killed in the attempt to rescue the American hostages held in Iran on April 24, 1980. Members of the security police lower a U.S. flag to half mast to begin the ceremony

The 1ST Special Operations Wing presents a memorial service for the ei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Ernest H. Sealing Release Status: R... More

Portrait of Captain Harold Lawton Lewis Jr., United States Air Force, killed in the attempt to rescue the US hostages from Iran

Portrait of Captain Harold Lawton Lewis Jr., United States Air Force, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Hostages are fed under guard by "terrorists," while being held in a cottage at Burma Lake during Exercise ORBIT SUNSET. This exercise is designed to test the base special threat operations plan (SPECTO) and the counterterrorism readiness of the 519th Military Police Battalion and the 144th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit. (Substandard image)

Hostages are fed under guard by "terrorists," while being held in a co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORBIT SUNSET Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Long, ... More

MAJ. LeRoy Edwards, commander of the C-141B Starlifter aircraft that brought former TWA hostages to the base, answers questions from reporters. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

MAJ. LeRoy Edwards, commander of the C-141B Starlifter aircraft that b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Former TWA hostages board a chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft for a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages board a chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft for a flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Well-wishers wave American flags to welcome the former TWA hostages back to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Well-wishers wave American flags to welcome the former TWA hostages ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

Simulated hostages and casualties lie on the floor of the Survival Recovery Center during Exercise SILVER FLAG ALPHA 87-1. The hostages have been doused with simulated gasoline during the"terrorist"takeover

Simulated hostages and casualties lie on the floor of the Survival Rec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER FLAG ALPHA 87-1 Base: Decker Field, Wendover State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Special Reaction Team (SRT) exits their assemblage building as they move out in preparation to charge into a room to rescue simulated hostages taken by simulated perpetrators during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) being conducted on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan (JPN). This phase of the base-wide FPEX was conducted so that the Camp Foster USMC SRT could test and improve their base security procedures and emergency situation response time in preparation for a real event

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Special Reaction Team (SRT) exits their assem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Sarah M. Harman, USMC Release Status: Released to... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Special Reaction Team (SRT) prepares to charge into a room to rescue simulated hostages taken by simulated perpetrators during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) being conducted on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan (JPN). This phase of the base-wide FPEX was conducted so that the Camp Foster USMC SRT could test and improve their base security procedures and emergency situation response time in preparation for a real event

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Special Reaction Team (SRT) prepares to charg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Sarah M. Harman, USMC Release Status: Released to... More

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Provost Marshal Office (PMO) Marines and a local Japanese Police Officer (left) react to a simulated terrorists holding hostages on a bus situation during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) conducted on MCB Camp Smedley D. Butler / Camp Foster. The FPEX was held to test and improve base security at MCB Camp Butler from March 29 to April 1, 2004

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Provost Marshal Office (PMO) Marines and a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Hugh S. Holder, USMC Release Status: Released to P... More

Jimmy Carter - And staff in Oval Office negotiating release of Iranian hostages, Talking on the red phone, Fr. 15-17

Jimmy Carter - And staff in Oval Office negotiating release of Iranian...

Carter White House Photographs: Presidential Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Walter Mondale and Harold Brown - Reviewing maps, Fr. 2A; Walter Mondale - With staff, Fr. 3A-4A; Jimmy Carter - Meeting in Oval Office with Joseph (Jody) Powell, Jr, Lloyd Cutler, Hamilton Jordan, for the negotiations of the release of the Iranian hostages, Fr. 5A-8A Talking on phone, Fr. 9A-10A; Signing documents, Fr. 10A; Speaking to reporters in the Briefing Room in the White House, Fr.13A-20A

Walter Mondale and Harold Brown - Reviewing maps, Fr. 2A; Walter Monda...

Carter White House Photographs: Presidential

Richard Queen, one of the hostages held by Iranians at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, departs an aircraft upon his return

Richard Queen, one of the hostages held by Iranians at the U.S. Embass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Clawson Release Status: Released to P... More

Former hostages Army COL Leland Holland, far left, Air Force CPT Paul Needham, far right, and a colonel, second on right, pose with COL Thomas Matthews, M.D. The 52 hostages spent a few days in the hospital en route to the United States after their release from Iran

Former hostages Army COL Leland Holland, far left, Air Force CPT Paul ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

The 52 former hostages board the VC-137 Freedom One aircraft for their departure to the United States after their release from Iran

The 52 former hostages board the VC-137 Freedom One aircraft for their...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis A. Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

1361st Audiovisual Squadron members prepare a welcome-home sign for the homecoming of the 52 former hostages after their release from Iran

1361st Audiovisual Squadron members prepare a welcome-home sign for th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Rick Hills Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Relatives of former hostages arrive aboard a C-9 Skytrain II aircraft to meet their loved ones as they reach the United States after being released by Iran

Relatives of former hostages arrive aboard a C-9 Skytrain II aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger welcomes the former Iranian hostages home after their release

Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger welcomes the former Iranian hos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernie Sealings Release Status: R... More

Portrait of Captain Charles Thomas McMillan II, United States Air Force, killed in the attempt to rescue the US hostages from Iran

Portrait of Captain Charles Thomas McMillan II, United States Air Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion assault the cottage at Burma Lake to rescue "hostages" captured by "terrorist" during Exercise ORBIT SUNSET. This exercise is designed to test the base's Special Threat Operations Plan (SPECTO) and the readiness of the 519th Military Police Battalion and the 144th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion assault the cottage at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORBIT SUNSET Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Long, ... More

Former TWA hostages arrive at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages arrive at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Hospital personnel and patients greet former TWA hostages upon their arrival at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Hospital personnel and patients greet former TWA hostages upon their a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernanco Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan deplane after speaking privately with former TWA hostages upon their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan deplane after speaking privately with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lono Kollars Release Status: Rel... More

Servicemen in the crowd of well-wishers salute former TWA hostages as they arrive back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Servicemen in the crowd of well-wishers salute former TWA hostages as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Ernie Davis 51st Security Forces Squadron, talks to hostages in the 51st Fighter Wing conference room about how to survive a hostage situation during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Ernie Davis 51st Security Forces Squadron, talks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT ... More

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Gregory Gudson 51st Communications Squadron, gathers hostages in the 51st Fighter Wing conference room during a hostile take over of the building during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations. Weapon shown is the M-4 Carbine compact assault rifle

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Gregory Gudson 51st Communications Squadron, ga...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Provost Marshal Office (PMO) Marine takes cover as he reacts to a simulated terrorists holding hostages on a bus situation during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) conducted on MCB Camp Smedley D. Butler / Camp Foster. The FPEX was held to test and improve base security at MCB Camp Butler from March 29 to April 1, 2004

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Provost Marshal Office (PMO) Marine takes cov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Hugh S. Holder, USMC Release Status: Released to P... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Special Reaction Team (SRT) Marines remove a captured simulated terrorist away from a parked van while participating in a simulated terrorists holding hostages situation during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) conducted on MCB Camp Smedley D. Butler / Camp Foster. The FPEX was held to test and improve base security at MCB Camp Butler from March 29 to April 1, 2004

US Marine Corps (USMC) Special Reaction Team (SRT) Marines remove a ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Hugh S. Holder, USMC Release Status: Released to P... More

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Provost Marshal Office (PMO) Marines and a local Japanese Police Officer (left) take cover as they react to a simulated terrorists holding hostages on a bus situation during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) conducted on MCB Camp Smedley D. Butler / Camp Foster. The FPEX was held to test and improve base security at MCB Camp Butler from March 29 to April 1, 2004

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Provost Marshal Office (PMO) Marines and a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Hugh S. Holder, USMC Release Status: Released to P... More

U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Lozor (right) and SGT. Medina Grey, with the Marine Forces Pacific Band, act as hostages during training at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Dec. 9, 2004.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by CPL. Nicholas Riddle) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Lozor (right) and SGT. Medina Grey, with the Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Hawaii State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Nicholas J. Riddle, USMC Release ... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kristin Ferris, Sniper (one of only five enlisted female USAF snipers), 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), participates in an simulated emergency training scenario as she positions herself in the underbrush in preparation to eliminate a terrorist who has taken two hostages during a training exercise being conducted on Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kristin Ferris, Sniper (o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher Griffin, USAF Release S... More

Jimmy Carter - And staff in Oval Office negotiating release of Iranian hostages, Talking on red phone, Fr. 3A-8A

Jimmy Carter - And staff in Oval Office negotiating release of Iranian...

Carter White House Photographs: Presidential Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Former hostages Air Force LTC David Roeder and CPT Paul Needham, left to right, leave the hospital after their short stay. The 52 hostages are en route to the United States after their release from Iran

Former hostages Air Force LTC David Roeder and CPT Paul Needham, left ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Spectators watch one of two C-9 Nightingale aircraft bringing in the 52 freed hostages after their release from Iran

Spectators watch one of two C-9 Nightingale aircraft bringing in the 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A left front view of two parked C-9 Nightingale aircraft prior to their departure for Algeria. The aircraft will pick up the 52 freed hostages released from Iran and return then to the base

A left front view of two parked C-9 Nightingale aircraft prior to thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Robert C. Keffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Former hostage John Graves arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostage John Graves arrives at the base for his departure to th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Norman D. Grant Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

LTC Donald M. Roeder, left, and COL Thomas E. Schaefer wave to the waiting crowd before disembarking from the plane. Roeder and Schaefer are two former Iranian hostages that are en route home after being released

LTC Donald M. Roeder, left, and COL Thomas E. Schaefer wave to the wai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernie Sealings Release Status: R... More

Artwork: "Return of the Hostages," 1981 Artist: Jake Schuffert

Artwork: "Return of the Hostages," 1981 Artist: Jake Schuffert

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A member of the 519th Military Police Battalion, armed with an M-16A1 rifle, supports the rescue assault team recovering "captured hostages." He is dressed in military camouflage while participating in Exercise Orbit Sunset. This exercise is designed to test the base's Special Threat Operations Plan (SPECTO) and the command's counter terrorism readiness

A member of the 519th Military Police Battalion, armed with an M-16A1 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 4 Long Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Hospital staff and patients greet former hostages from the hijacked Trans-World Airlines flight 847 as they arrive at Weisbaden Regional Medical Center. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Hospital staff and patients greet former hostages from the hijacked Tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A US naval officer at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden answers reporters' questions concerning former TWA hostages who are at the center to receive medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A US naval officer at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden answe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A bus carrying former TWA hostages arrive at USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. They had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A bus carrying former TWA hostages arrive at USAF Regional Medical Cen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Former TWA hostages stand beside a C-141B Starlifter aircraft after their arrival at the base. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages stand beside a C-141B Starlifter aircraft after th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A welcome sign is displayed atop the air traffic control tower to celebrate the arrival of the former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A welcome sign is displayed atop the air traffic control tower to cele...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Well-wishers wave America flags to welcome former TWA hostages back to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Well-wishers wave America flags to welcome former TWA hostages back to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

Rigid Raiders from Small Craft Company, 2nd Marine Division, operating in the Courthouse Bay area. The Raider in the foreground has picked up a load of rescued hostages from the shore and is beginning its transit back to safety

Rigid Raiders from Small Craft Company, 2nd Marine Division, operating...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REVISED CAPABILITIES EXERCISE Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of Amer... More

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Gregory Gudson, left, 51st Communications Squadron, gathers hostages in the 51st Fighter Wing conference room during a hostile take over of the building during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations. Weapon shown is the M-4 Carbine compact assault rifle

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Gregory Gudson, left, 51st Communications Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT ... More

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Special Reaction Team (SRT) Marines use a specialized shield as they move into the hostile area while participating in a simulated terrorists holding hostages situation during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) conducted on MCB Camp Smedley D. Butler / Camp Foster. The FPEX was held to test and improve base security at MCB Camp Butler from March 29 to April 1, 2004

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Special Reaction Team (SRT) Marines use a s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Hugh S. Holder, USMC Release Status: Released to P... More

Jimmy Carter - Celebrating the release of the hostages on airplane

Jimmy Carter - Celebrating the release of the hostages on airplane

Carter White House Photographs: Presidential Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Former hostage Gary Lee receives a hair cut in the barber shop. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure to the United States

Former hostage Gary Lee receives a hair cut in the barber shop. The 52...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Former hostage Clair Barnes gives his autograph to youngsters. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostage Clair Barnes gives his autograph to youngsters. The 52 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Former hostages William Belk, and Michael Metrinko, right, pose with a nurse. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostages William Belk, and Michael Metrinko, right, pose with a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Former hostages are bid farewell by base personnel upon their departure for the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostages are bid farewell by base personnel upon their departur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Spectators cheer as two VC-137 Freedom One aircraft with the 52 former hostages aboard depart for the United States. The hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Spectators cheer as two VC-137 Freedom One aircraft with the 52 former...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Families wait for the former hostages to disembark the plane. The former hostages will be on U.S. soil for the first time since their release from Iran

Families wait for the former hostages to disembark the plane. The form...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Vice President George Bush and other VIPs wait to welcome the former hostages to Iran home

Vice President George Bush and other VIPs wait to welcome the former h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Templeton Release Status: Released to... More

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion, armed with.45-caliber pistols, assault the cottage at Burma Lake to rescue the "hostages" during Exercise ORBIT SUNSET. This exercise is designed to test the base special threat operations plan (SPECTO) and the counterterrorism readiness of the 519th Military Police Battalion and the 144th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit. (Substandard image)

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion, armed with.45-caliber ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORBIT SUNSET Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Long, ... More

Sergeant (SGT) Deadra Tabone, 435th Security Police Squadron, stands guard during the arrival of Vice President George Bush. Bush is arriving at the base to greet former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Sergeant (SGT) Deadra Tabone, 435th Security Police Squadron, stands g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Spectators await the arrival of the former TWA hostages from Beirut, Lebanon. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators await the arrival of the former TWA hostages from Beirut, L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

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