During the Iran Hostage Crisis, how many American hostages were held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for 444 days?

During the Iran Hostage Crisis, how many American hostages were held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for 444 days?

• A. 52
• B. 66
• C. 44
• D. 32

Answer: (A)

The main thing to remember is the exact count of people held in the Tehran embassy for the duration. Fifty-two Americans were held there for 444 days. Although 66 Americans were initially taken from the embassy compound, 14 were released early, leaving 52 who remained in captivity for the entire period. This 52-person figure is the number most commonly cited in history and textbooks. The crisis lasted from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, ending with their release under negotiated terms known as the Algiers Accords.

The main thing to remember is the exact count of people held in the Tehran embassy for the duration. Fifty-two Americans were held there for 444 days. Although 66 Americans were initially taken from the embassy compound, 14 were released early, leaving 52 who remained in captivity for the entire period. This 52-person figure is the number most commonly cited in history and textbooks. The crisis lasted from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, ending with their release under negotiated terms known as the Algiers Accords.