Paul and Chris Calle: 1980s - American Hostages Freed

Artist: Paul and Chris Calle

Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 2000
Image Size: 11 by 14.75 inches
Overall Size: 16 by 20 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Hot Press Illustration Board

In 1979, Islamic fundamentalist Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini overthrew Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, of Iran. Iran's new leadership denounced the United States for its long-time support of the shah. When Pahlavi entered the United States for medical care in October 1979, many Iranians feared a repetition of the U.S.-assisted coup that had helped put the shah in power in 1953. On November 4, 1979, a mob of Iranians seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 71 employees hostage. Within a few weeks, 19 hostages (mostly women, African-Americans and the very ill) were released. The Iranians demanded that Shah Reza Pahlavi be returned to Iran to stand trial. When diplomatic efforts through the United Nations and various private intermediaries failed, President Jimmy Carter implemented economic sanctions and military action against Iran to free the hostages. Carter froze Iranian assets both in the United States and abroad, and suspended the import of Iranian oil. Eight American servicemen died in a bungled rescue attempt. Serious negotiations began following the formation of a new Iranian government. Khomeini agreed to free the hostages in return for the release of Iranian assets in the United States. The ordeal ended on January 20, 1981, when all 52 hostages arrived safely in West Germany.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the U.S. 33¢ American Hostages Freed stamp issued January 12, 2000.

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