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President Reagan’s inauguration, 1981
As the new President Reagan's inauguration takes place, the Iran hostage crisis comes to an end with the release of 52 US hostages in Iran, after 444 days in captivity.
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Sun 25 Jan 1981
09:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Fri 23 Jan 1981 21:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 25 Jan 1981 09:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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