In November 1979, Kathryn Koob of eastern Iowa and 51 other Americans were taken captive by militant Iranian students. They were held hostage for 444 days. As she reflects on the death of former president Jimmy Carter, Koob said she credits Carter for bringing her home.
‘He negotiated and got us released’: Iowan held hostage in Iran recalls Carter’s efforts of rescue
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