Carter Calls on Iran to Free Hostages

Posted on February 20, 2010 by lmharnisch
Feb. 20, 1980, Hostages 

Feb. 20, 1980, Floods

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Feb. 20, 1980:  Storms kill 22 people across the Southland, including 13 in Los Angeles County. President Carter demands that Iran release 53 American hostages, then in their 108th day of captivity,  and the Fed raises interest rates to 13%. Welcome to the ‘80s.

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