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“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…

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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…

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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…

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Holy Bible, Revised Standard Edition

For Christmas 1979, the students gifted Kathryn a Revised Standard Edition of the Holy Bible (which they likely found somewhere in the Embassy).…

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A display of yellow ribbons to welcome home the hostages, Postcard by Coral-Lee, Rancho Cordova, CA., 1981

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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.”

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Eagen, Marvin Lawrence 1981, A poem titled “For Katy,” written by Marvin Lawrence Eagen of Indianola, Iowa

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Goettman, Mildred, A poem titled “Freedom’s Flight,” written by Mildred Goettman of Bloomington, New York

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A yellow ribbon in St. Martinsville, Louisiana, 1981

tied March 30, 1980 and cut January 25, 1981

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American hostage flag, 1980

This flag was designed and created by Henry Fredette of Fitchburg, M.A. in 1980.

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