Common between this country and iran in the wake of iranian revolution in february 1979. Even other crisis ended with the release of the hostages on january 20th 1981 after an incredible ordeal that lasted some 444 days, it has highly lasting influence on the relationship between the two countries. Images of iranian students reaching the u. S. Embassy shutting out americans floating slogans detailing Embassy Officials and tauntingly winning the American Flag traumatized and nation and the presidency. They live on in popular consciousness here with such movies like 2012, movie argo and they continue to be on the public discourse. So here today we want to explore this last thing impact on the crisis a big difference we have convened a panel of distinguished experts which will be moderated by my colleague. Very pleased that our expert that the distinguished guests have accepted our invitation. Todays events has been organized by the Centers History and Public Policy program, the Program S
52 americans were held hostage in the u. S. Embassy in tehran. Next, the Wilson Center hosts a panel discussing how the iran hostage crisis has impacted. S. Foreign policy since then. Good morning. Welcome to the Wilson Center. My name is christian osterman, and i have the privilege to direct the history and 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 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 hostages in 1981, 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 antiameri
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
Five programs ranging from Artificial Intelligence to the Ukraine and Russia conflict, plus a museum trip make up the spring calendar of Wayne Community College Foundation Arts and Humanities.