Ronald Reagan: “The 39 Americans held hostage for 17 days by terrorists in Lebanon are…”

On the recordJune 29, 1985

The 39 Americans held hostage for 17 days by terrorists in Lebanon are free, safe, and at this moment, on their way to Frankfurt, Germany.

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Remarks Announcing the Release of the Hostages From the Trans World Airlines Hijacking Incident

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