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A. Warm Welcome Captivity Vs. Freedom As the year 1980 came to a close and 1981 opened, all Americans were waiting and watching for the return of the hostages. The 444 days our hostages had spent in captivity were difficult. Yet, they survived. They fought terror and despair, and in the end the nation's prayers were answered. All across the country people rejoiced at the safe return of our hostages from the terrorism in Iran. On November 4, 1979, 62 Americans from the U.S. Embassy in Teheran were taken hostage by 400 Iranian students. These 62 Americans were members of the Embassy staff, guards, and security. Three other Americans were able to take refuge in the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The students demanded the return of the Shah, who was in New York for an emergency Cancer treatment, and the Ayatollah Khomeini and his Revolutionary Council took over control. Several methods of retaliation were tried by the American government in the form of economic policies, but finally a rescue mission was attempted. On April 24, 1980 an elite American Commando Team left for Teheran. However, the mission failed after the malfunctioning of three helicopters and the deaths of 8 Americans. Negotiations continued for a substantial period of time. The Iranians demanded 24 billion dollars for the release of the hostages. However, Carter offered only a 5.5 billion dollar down payment of their assets before the hostages’ return. Finally, an agreement was reached on the 442nd day, January 18, 1981, by Iran the U.S. through the work of President Carter and Warren Christopher, and the Algerian mediators. On January 20, 1981 the hostages were freed (shortly after the inauguration of President Reagan) and flew to Algeria, West Germany, and then finally back to the U.S. The entire country celebrated and payed its respect by giving a sincere welcome with hundreds of thousands of yellow ribbons. A Warm Wclcome 23
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Champion Cowpokes A Stroke Of Luck? After only five years of existence the Richfield Girls’ Swimming and Diving Team made a big splash in Minnesota history by winning the state high school swim meet. Richfield’s state meet qualifiers were Shelly Hansen(12), Sue Korts(12), Carol Rendahl(12), Jo Jo Elsen(ll), Mary Kay Haupt(ll), Kari Nclson(ll), Lisa Mihalik(9), and Dcana Hcrmstad(8). The State Meet excitement peaked when it became apparent that Richfield had a chance to topple Lindberg, the defending state champions. After preliminary races the first day, Richfield was unofficially ahead of Lindbergh. Lindbergh came back strong the second and final day of competition, though, and tied the score 81-81 before the last event. Richfield’s 400 yard relay team trailed behind both Jefferson’s and Lindbergh’s for three-fourths of the race. Anchor, Shelly Hansen, quickly changed that, however; she swam the last 100 yards faster than ever. The relay won the event, battered their old state record, and best of all, won the State Championship! Way to stroke!!! . The look of victory; by Shelly Hansen. 2. Charming Champions Chat. 3. Coach Marchamrcn Celebrates! 22 Statc Swim Meet
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