THE 1970S 1969 1979
FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Invasion of Iran
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Iranian Hostage Crisis
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -On November 4, 1979, 52 United States diplomats and citizens were held hostage after a group of militarized Iranian college students belonging to the Muslim Student Followers of the Imam’s Line, who supported the Iranian Revolution, took over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and took them as hostages.
Detailed explanation-2: -President Carter committed himself to the safe return of the hostages while protecting America’s interests and prestige. He pursued a policy of restraint that put a higher value on the lives of the hostages than on American retaliatory power or protecting his own political future.
Detailed explanation-3: -The hostage crisis had grave consequences in President Carter’s attempt to win reelection in 1980. Many voters perceived his inability to resolve the crisis as a sign of weakness. To compound this, dealing with the crisis prevented him from campaigning effectively.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following was a result of the Iran hostage crisis? The hostages were never returned, even after Carter left office. Carter won his reelection campaign in 1980.