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“Free the hostages pin” with attached yellow ribbon
“Free the hostages pin” with attached yellow ribbon
Yellow ribbons became a symbol of support used by Americans during the Hostage Crisis. Ambassador Bruce Laingen’s wife, Penne, was one of the first to…
Tags: iran hostage, Public Response
A “hostage cross,” similar to one that was sent to Kathryn during her captivity
A “hostage cross,” similar to one that was sent to Kathryn during her captivity
This pewter necklace, a “trumpet cross, designed to symbolize the Easter Story, was originally intended as a Lenten symbol of devotion to be used by…
Tags: Gifts, iran hostage, Kathryn Koob
A display of yellow ribbons to welcome home the hostages
A display of yellow ribbons to welcome home the hostages, Postcard by Coral-Lee, Rancho Cordova, CA., 1981
Tags: iran hostage, Release
A family from Oakhurst, N.J. holds signs at the New York City parade celebrating the release of the hostages
A family from Oakhurst, N.J. holds signs at the New York City parade celebrating the release of the hostages
The signs say “Welcome Kathryn Koob of Iowa,” and “The Iowa Corn Song – We’re from Iowa.”
Tags: iran hostage, Release
A handmade banner sent to Kathryn’s sister, Vivian Holmeyer, after the release of the hostages
A handmade banner sent to Kathryn’s sister, Vivian Holmeyer, after the release of the hostages
The crocheted banner was made with 52 single stitches across, to represent the 52 hostages, and 444 rows for the number of days they were in…
Tags: iran hostage, Release
Eagen, Marvin Lawrence, A poem titled “For Katy,” written by Marvin Lawrence Eagen of Indianola, Iowa
Eagen, Marvin Lawrence 1981, A poem titled “For Katy,” written by Marvin Lawrence Eagen of Indianola, Iowa
Tags: iran hostage, Release
Goettman, Mildred, A poem titled “Freedom’s Flight,” written by Mildred Goettman of Bloomington, New York
Goettman, Mildred, A poem titled “Freedom’s Flight,” written by Mildred Goettman of Bloomington, New York
Tags: iran hostage, Release
A World Map with hand-drawn route the hostages took from Iran to the United States, including stops in Germany, New York, and Washington, D.C.
A World Map with hand-drawn route the hostages took from Iran to the United States, including stops in Germany, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Tags: iran hostage, Release
A yellow ribbon in St. Martinsville, Louisiana
A yellow ribbon in St. Martinsville, Louisiana, 1981
tied March 30, 1980 and cut January 25, 1981
Tags: iran hostage, Release