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
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Those algeep blooms. A lot of work is needed and i appreciate the gentleman rising tonight and i know you have gotten the corps attention as you have gotten our attention and we will work with the chairman. And i yield back. Mr. Simpson i appreciate the gentleladys comments. We need to work with the e. P. A. In trying to address this issue because it is a lot broader than most people think. So i yield back. The chair the gentleman yields. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from florida. Those in favor say aye. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The amendment is agreed to. Pursuant to the order of the house of today, it is now in order to consider amendment number 35 printed in house report 115259. For what purpose does the gentleman from washington seek recognition . Mr. Peck i have an amendment at the desk. The chair the clerk will designate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 35 printed in house report 115259, offered by mr. Heck of washington