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In Their Own Words

The Beginning of the End

Season 2 Episode 4 | 4m 27s

In 1979, the U.S. embassy in Iran is invaded and occupied with the American citizens inside taken as hostages. President Carter decides to ignore the advice of military action against Iran, and instead attempts to wait out the situation, much to the damaging effect on his image as president.

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