The Public Policy program here at the center. Thank you for joining us today for this Panel Discussion on the 40th anniversary of the iran hostage crisis. On november 4th, 1979, 52 american diplomats and citizens were taken hostage by a crowd of ukrainian studeniranian studentd the u. S. Embassy in the wake of the iranian revolution in february of 1979. Even though the crisis ended with the release of the hostages on january 20th, 1981, after an incredible ordeal that lasted some 440, some 444 days, it has had a lasting influence on the relationship between the two countries. Images of students shoutinging antiamerican slogans and tauntingly burning the American Flag traumatized a nation and presidency. They live on in popular consciousness here with such movies as the 2012 movie, argo and they continue to weigh on the public discourse. So here, today, we want to explore this Lasting Impact on the hostage crisis a bit further and we have convened a panel of distinguished experts which
U. S. Embassy, the combination of worsening relations between this country and iran and the wake of the iranian revolution in february 1979. Even though the crisis ended with the release of the hostages on january 20th, 1981, after an incredible ordeal that lasted some 440 that lasted some 444 days, it has had a lasting influence on the relationship between the two countries. Images of iranian students breaching the embassy shouting slogans, tauntingly burning the american flag, traumatized a nation and a presidency. They live on in popular consciousness here with such movies as the 2012 movie, argo and continue to weigh on the public discourse. So here today, we want to explore this Lasting Impact of the hostage crisis a bit further. And we have convened a panel of distinguished experts which will be moderated by my colleague. Very pleased that our expert, that the distinguished guest have accepted our invitation. Todays event is being organized by the Centers History and Public Polic
Iran hostage crisis. On november 4, 1979, 52 american diplomats and citizens were taken hostage by a crowd of iranian students who stormed the u. S. Embassy, the combination of worsening relations between this country and iran in the wake of the iranian revolution in february 1979. Even though the crisis ended with the release of the 20, 1981,n january after an incredible ordeal that lasted some 444 days, it has had a lasting influence on the relationship between the two countries. Images of iranian students breaching the u. S. Embassy, shouting antiamerican slogans, detaining Embassy Officials and burning the american flag, traumatized a nation and a presidency. They live on in popular consciousness here with such movies as the 2012 movie argo and they continue to weigh on the public discourse. Here today, we want to explore the Lasting Impact of the hostage crisis a bit further, and we have convened a panel of distinguished experts which will be moderated by my colleague. Im very ple
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Expected. How many murders can you have in one family . She just had to come here. Had to see it. Had to feel. What happened in this dark, empty parking lot . So far from home. I feel somewhat numb. Just so senseless. Im angry. Im very angry. Her name is Sherry Jackson. She has been looking, searching. Shes come half a world away. For this one moment. [noise] well, this is our last hope. To finally solve the mystery that has haunted her. What happened to her big brother . What did they do to larry . Larry risken . He loved life. Just being around him and in his presence, you too would feel carefree. Larry risken was a navy man. Joined the service after high school and rose through the ranks to become a commander. A leader of men. Went to the gulf war. And back home in olympia, washington, his Sister Sherry heard all about it. Then sherry heard about her. Someone set up this blind date at a barbecue in california somewhere. Was it like he fell for her right away . Yes. Did he have much