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Source: NPR "All Things Considered"

Roundup

A Captive Reflects on the Iran Hostage Crisis [5min]

This week marked the 25th anniversary of the end of the Iranian hostage crisis. On Jan. 20, 1981, 52 Americans were released after being held captive for more than a year. Retired Army Col. Chuck Scott tells Debbie Elliott about the long ordeal and the taste of freedom.

Read entire article at NPR "All Things Considered"