Iran Hostage Rescue | Surviving Disaster
Recreates the failed operation to rescue 66 Americans taken hostage at the US Embassy in Tehran in 1979, a failure that cost Jimmy CARTER his Presidency.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 58'59''
- Broadcast year: 2006
Curriculum Connection
- History
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: Surviving Disaster
- Episode: Iran Hostage Rescue
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