Special News Broadcast recorded from NBC Evening News for Thursday, Sep 19, 1985

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Title: Reverend Benjamin Weir Conference Abstract: NBC News Special Report re: release of Rev. Benjamin Weir after 500 days of captivity in Lebanon, hosted by Tom Brokaw. Live coverage of news conference from Presbyterian Center in Washington DC, first appearance since release. Press conference statements by Rev. Alvin Puryear, Presbyterian Church Official; Rev. Benjamin Weir, released hostage; and Carol Weir, wife of released hostage. Begin Time: 09:00:00 am End Time: 09:50:00 am TVN Record Number: 659599 Copyright: Abstract and Metadata (c) 1985-2009 Vanderbilt University More Information: Contact the staff of the Archive.

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