Washington Week with The Atlantic

The Vault - January 23, 1981

01/22/1981 | 6m 48s

Ronald Reagan is sworn in as President the same day that the Iranian hostages are released after being held for nearly 15 months.

Aired: 01/22/81

Rating: NR

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