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Spectators cheer 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 cheer 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

One of 39 American flags flies at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages are receiving medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

One of 39 American flags flies at the entrance to the USAF Regional Me...

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

A crowd carrying a welcome home banner waits to greet former TWA hosta...

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

Family and friends of former TWA hostages wave and cheer when they see their loved ones deplane after arriving back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Family and friends of former TWA hostages wave and cheer when they see...

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

Friends and family members wave to 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

Friends and family members wave to former TWA hostages as they arrive ...

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

CAPT. Gregory Gibbs, 86th Airlift Squadron, monitors controls in the cockpit of a C-141B Starlifter aircraft en route to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The aircraft will later proceed to Damascus, Syrial, to pick up freed hostage Joseph Cicippio, released after being held captive in Lebanon by Shiite Moslem kidnappers for over five years.

CAPT. Gregory Gibbs, 86th Airlift Squadron, monitors controls in the c...

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

Vice-President and Mrs. George bush leave Air Force Two upon their arrival at the air base to greet former TWA hostages. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice-President and Mrs. George bush leave Air Force Two upon their arr...

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

Spectators wave to former TWA hostages upon their arrival at the base. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators wave to former TWA hostages upon their arrival at the base....

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

Flight commander Major (MAJ) LeRoy Edwards, right, and copilot Captain (CPT) Richard S. Wharton talk with reporters after transporting former TWA hostages to the base aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Flight commander Major (MAJ) LeRoy Edwards, right, and copilot Captain...

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 greets former TWA hostages as they leave a C-141B Starlifter aircraft upon their arrival from Beirut, Lebanon. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush greets former TWA hostages as they leave a ...

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

TWA crew members Philip Maresca, left, and Ben Zimmerman, arrive at 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

TWA crew members Philip Maresca, left, and Ben Zimmerman, arrive at US...

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

TWA crew members Ben Zimmerman, Captain John Testrake, and Philip Maresca wave to well-wishers before boarding the plane 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

TWA crew members Ben Zimmerman, Captain John Testrake, and Philip Mare...

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

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

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

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan prepare to depart the flight line aboard Marine One, a VH-3D Sea King helicopter from Marine Helicopter Squadron 1. They are leaving the base after participating in a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the U.S. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan prepare to depart the flight line abo...

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

Former TWA hostages are greeted by family and friends upon their arrival back in the US. They are part of a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages are greeted by family and friends upon their arriv...

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

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

Former TWA hostage Robert Brown gives a thumbs up signal to well-wishers as he arrives at the base to board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Brown is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostage Robert Brown gives a thumbs up signal to well-wishe...

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

A former TWA hostage waves an American flag as he rushes to greet family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A former TWA hostage waves an American flag as he rushes to greet fami...

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

Air Force servicewoman listen to a briefing on some aspects of Moslem culture as they relate to women. The women will be deploying with their units to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield

Air Force servicewoman listen to a briefing on some aspects of Moslem ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Myrtle Beach Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

Vice President George Bush speaks at 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

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

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

Thirty-nine American flags fly at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages 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

Thirty-nine American flags fly at the entrance to the USAF Regional Me...

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 large welcome home sign surrounded by America flags stands ready 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

A large welcome home sign surrounded by America flags stands ready 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

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival...

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

Freed hostage Thomas Sutherland expresses his elation after being released from captivity by his Shiite Moslem kidnappers. Sutherland, who is being transported to Frankfurt, Germany aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft, was held captive in Lebanon for over six years.

Freed hostage Thomas Sutherland expresses his elation after being rele...

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

Members of the 86th Airlift Squadron assist freed hostage Joseph Cicippio as he disembarks from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft. Cicippio was released after being held captive in Lebanon by Shiite Moslem kidnappers for over five years.

Members of the 86th Airlift Squadron assist freed hostage Joseph Cicip...

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

A Marines waves to a child from his M151A1 1/4-ton light vehicle as it moves through the Moslem section of the city. The Marines are from the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit during their participating in a multinational peacekeeping operation

A Marines waves to a child from his M151A1 1/4-ton light vehicle as it...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Robert Feary Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush greet former TWA hostages upon their arrival from Beirut, Lebanon. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush greet former TWA hostages upo...

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

Former TWA hostages wave to family and friends upon their arrival back in the US. They are part of a group of 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages wave to family and friends upon their arrival back...

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

Security personnel and air crew members prepare to escort former hostage Mithileshwar Singh to an awaiting vehicle as he disembarks from a 41st Military Airlift Squadron C-141B Starlifter aircraft following his flight from Damascus, Syria. Singh, an Indian citizen with permanent resident alien status in the Untied States, was released in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 3 by his Moslem fundamentalist captors after more than 20 months in captivity

Security personnel and air crew members prepare to escort former hosta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Rodney Kern Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Freed hostage Thomas Sutherland converses with COL Fohlmeister, 7100th Combat Support Wing, aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft while traveling to Frankfurt, Germany. Sutherland was held captive in Lebanon by Shiite Moslem kidnappers for over six years.

Freed hostage Thomas Sutherland converses with COL Fohlmeister, 7100th...

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

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

Freed hostage Thomas Sutherland waves to air crew members as he boards a C-141B Starlifter aircraft to transport to Frankfurt, Germany. Sutherland was held captive in Lebanon by Shiite Moslem kidnappers for over six years.

Freed hostage Thomas Sutherland waves to air crew members as he boards...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Damascus Country: Syrian Arab Republic(SYR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Jimmy Carter - Moslem Scholars - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Jimmy Carter - Moslem Scholars - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

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

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

Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush greet former TWA hostage Captain John Testrake upon his arrival at the base. Testrake is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush greet former TWA hostage Capt...

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 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

TWA crew member Philip Maresca is met by friends and relatives upon his return to the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA crew member Philip Maresca is met by friends and relatives upon hi...

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

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

Freed hostage Joseph Cicippio expresses his joy as he boards a C-141B Starlifter aircraft for transport to Frankfurt, Germany. Cicippio was released after being held captive in Lebanon by Shiite Moslem kidnappers for over five years.

Freed hostage Joseph Cicippio expresses his joy as he boards a C-141B ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Damascus Country: Syrian Arab Republic(SYR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... 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

Former TWA hostage Peter Hill celebrates his freedom upon arriving at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where he will be given medical check prior to returning to the US. Hill is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostage Peter Hill celebrates his freedom upon arriving at ...

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

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival...

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

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

A Marine waves to a child from his jeep as it moves through the Moslem section of the city. The Marines are from the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit participating in a multinational peacekeeping operation

A Marine waves to a child from his jeep as it moves through the Moslem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Robert Feary Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A security policeman stands guard outside the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden where former TWA hostages 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

A security policeman stands guard outside the USAF Regional Medical Ce...

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

Media photographers take pictures from outside the front gate of the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages are receiving medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Media photographers take pictures from outside the front gate of the U...

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 chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft waits for former TWA hostages to board for a flight to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft waits for former TWA hostages to board...

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

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan greet former TWA hostages on the flight line upon their arrival back to the US. They are part of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan greet former TWA hostages on the flig...

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

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and well-wishers salute the flag during a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and well-wishers salute the flag duri...

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

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival...

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

A member of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron shows freed hostages Joseph CiCippio and his wife how to put on a life preserver as they prepare for takeoff aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft. Cicippio was released after being held captive in Lebanon by Shiite Moslem kidnappers for over five years.

A member of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron shows freed hostag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Damascus Country: Syrian Arab Republic(SYR) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A spectator holds up a sign welcoming the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A spectator holds up a sign welcoming the arrival of former TWA hostag...

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

TWA Captain John Testrake waves to a crowd as he boards a bus to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden. Testrake is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA Captain John Testrake waves to a crowd as he boards a bus to the U...

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

Framed by two of 39 American flags flying at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, a patient waits for the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens will be given medical checks at the center prior to their return to the US. They had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Framed by two of 39 American flags flying at the entrance to the USAF ...

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

Freed hostage Joseph Cicippio, accompanied by family members, departs for the Air Force Regional Medical Center at Wiesbaden after arriving in Germany via C-141B Starlifter aircraft. Cicippio was released by his Shiite Moslem kidnappers after being held captive in Lebanon for over five years.

Freed hostage Joseph Cicippio, accompanied by family members, departs ...

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

Jimmy Carter - Moslem Scholars, Fr. 8-21

Jimmy Carter - Moslem Scholars, Fr. 8-21

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

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

Former TWA hostage Peter Hill waves to well-wishers as he arrives at the base, where they will board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Hill is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostage Peter Hill waves to well-wishers as he arrives at 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

Air crew members aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft check emergency medical equipment as they travel to Damascus, Syria to pick up freed hostage Thomas Sutherland. Sutherland was held captive in Lebanon by Shiite Moslem kidnappers for over six years. SSGT James Brewer, 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES); COL Fohlmeister, 7100th Combat Support Wing; and CAPT Pennie Gunn, 2nd AES.

Air crew members aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft check emergency m...

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

A Marines waves to a child from his jeep as it moves through the Moslem section of the city. The Marines are from the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit during their participating in a multinational peacekeeping operation

A Marines waves to a child from his jeep as it moves through the Mosle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Robert Feary Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A mix of old and new, one of a group of men in traditional Moslem clothing talks with a lady dressed in modern clothing on a Cairo street. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A mix of old and new, one of a group of men in traditional Moslem clot...

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

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

TWA Captain John Testrake, center, is greeted by the hospital commander upon his arrival to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where he will be given a medical check prior to his return to the US. Testrake is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA Captain John Testrake, center, is greeted by the hospital commande...

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

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

Spectators hold up a sign welcoming former TWA hostages to the base. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators hold up a sign welcoming former TWA hostages to the base. 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

TWA Captain John Testrake is the first to exit from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft upon his arrival from Beirut, Lebanon. Testrake is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA Captain John Testrake is the first to exit from a C-141B Starlifte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... 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 cheer the arrival of Vice President George Bush prior to the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators cheer the arrival of Vice President George Bush prior to th...

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

President Ronald Reagan speaks during a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shi'ite Moslem terrorists

President Ronald Reagan speaks during a ceremony honoring former TWA 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: SSGT Lono Kollars Release Status: Rel... More

TWA crew member Philip Maresca shakes hands with Colonel Ronnie Peoples, commander, 435th Tactical Air Wing, before boarding the plane for a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Maresca is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA crew member Philip Maresca shakes hands with Colonel Ronnie People...

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

TWA Captain John Testrake is met by friends and family upon his return to the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA Captain John Testrake is met by friends and family upon his return...

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

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 Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

A former TWA hostage is greeted by a child upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A former TWA hostage is greeted by a child upon his arrival back in th...

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

TWA crew member Ben Zimmerman is met by a loved one upon his return to the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA crew member Ben Zimmerman is met by a loved one upon his return 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 Hammond Release Status: Released... More

Former TWA hostage Clinton Suggs waves to well-wishers upon his arrival at USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where he will be given a medical check prior to his return to the US. Suggs is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostage Clinton Suggs waves to well-wishers upon his arriva...

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

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