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Jan 22 1981 NY Daily News Carter Rips Savagery Iran Hostage Newspaper
Condition Description
Original vintage newspaper in pre-owned condition. Shows significant age-related yellowing, discoloration, fold lines, creases, edge wear, small tears, stains, and general handling wear. A dark ink-like mark is visible near the main headline. The paper may be fragile due to age. Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition.
Item Specifics
- Publication Name: New York Daily News
- Publication Date: January 22, 1981
- Publication Year: 1981
- Main Headline: Carter Rips “Savagery”
- Featured Person: Jimmy Carter
- Historical Event: Iran Hostage Crisis
- Topic: American History / Politics
- Language: English
- Country/Region: United States
- City: New York
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Vintage: Yes
- Format: Newspaper
- Era: 1980s
Description
Original vintage New York Daily News newspaper dated Thursday, January 22, 1981.
The historic front-page headline reads:
“CARTER RIPS ‘SAVAGERY’”
The newspaper reports on former President Jimmy Carter’s meeting with the freed American hostages following the Iran Hostage Crisis. Additional front-page headlines include:
- “Charges 52 abused by Iranians”
- “Meets freed Yanks, calls them ‘heroes’”
- “Mission accomplished”
- Senate confirmation coverage involving Alexander Haig
The front-page photograph shows former President Carter embracing Bruce Laingen, former chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.
A collectible historical newspaper documenting the aftermath of the release of the 52 American hostages and the transition from the Carter administration to the Reagan presidency.
Includes only the newspaper and sections shown in the photos. Exact page count and completeness have not been verified.
