The Political Maneuvering Behind the Iran Hostage Crisis.
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A new allegation surfaced that Ronald Reagan's campaign worked to prevent the U.S. hostages from being freed before Election Day during the Iran hostage crisis, according to Gary Sick, who was the Iran expert on President Carter’s National Security Council. The crisis contributed to a perception of weakness during the last year of the Carter presidency.
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