Special News Broadcast recorded from ABC Evening News for Friday, Apr 25, 1980

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Title: Hostage Rescue Attempt Abstract: Live ABC news special report covering the recent failed attempt by the U.S. government to rescue the hostages in Iran, hosted by Ted Koppel. With reports and analysis from Jack Smith, Sam Donaldson, John Scali, Dean Johnsos, and Jon Snow, Live footage of a statement made by President Jimmy Carter. Taped footage of interviews with Senators Charles Percy and Frank Church. Begin Time: 05:44:30 am End Time: 06:09:00 am TVN Record Number: 656861 Copyright: Abstract and Metadata (c) 1980-2009 Vanderbilt University More Information: Contact the staff of the Archive.

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