USA HISTORY

THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992

PRESIDENT RONALD REAGANS FOREIGN POLICY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What event triggered the release of American hostages in Iran?
A
The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
B
Boycott of the 1980 Olympics
C
U.S. Invasion of Iran
D
Inauguration of Ronald Reagan as President
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With the completion of negotiations signified by the signing of the Algiers Accords on January 19, 1981, the hostages were released on January 20, 1981. That day, minutes after President Reagan completed his 20‑minute inaugural address after being sworn in, the 52 American hostages were released to U.S. personnel.

Detailed explanation-2: -How did the Iran hostage crisis end? The Iran hostage crisis ended after negotiations held in 1980 and early 1981, with Algerian diplomats acting as intermediaries. Iran’s demands centered largely on releasing frozen Iranian assets and lifting a trade embargo that the U.S. had coordinated.

Detailed explanation-3: -On January 20, 1981, the hostages were finally freed-but only after Ronald Reagan had been sworn in as president.

Detailed explanation-4: -Of the 66 who were taken hostage, 13 were released on Nov. 19 and 20, 1979; one was released on July 11, 1980, and the remaining 52 were released on Jan. 20, 1981.

Detailed explanation-5: -The House of Representatives’ January 1993 report concluded “there is no credible evidence supporting any attempt by the Reagan presidential campaign-or persons associated with the campaign-to delay the release of the American hostages in Iran".

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