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1981 NY Daily News Reagan Iran Hostage Deal Super Bowl XV Newspaper
Item Specifics
- Publication: New York Daily News
- Publication Date: January 23, 1981
- Edition: Nassau/Suffolk
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Language: English
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Topic: Iran Hostage Crisis, Ronald Reagan, Sports and Super Bowl XV
- Era: 1980s
- Number of Items: 1
Description
Original vintage New York Daily News newspaper published on Friday, January 23, 1981.
The front page features the historic headline:
“Ron Backs Iran Deal — But Reviews U.S. Obligations”
Coverage relates to the release of the American hostages from Iran and the beginning of the Ronald Reagan administration. Additional front-page headlines discuss the Senate investigation of alleged torture, the freed hostages and their reunion with their families.
The sports back page features New York Islanders star Mike Bossy with the headline:
“Empty Night for Bossy, but Islanders Roll 3-0.”
Additional visible content includes:
- New York Islanders versus Detroit Red Wings coverage
- Super Bowl XV preview coverage
- Sports Extra “The QB Faceoff” featuring Ron Jaworski and Jim Plunkett
- Coverage of the freed American hostages undergoing medical and dental examinations
- New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Cavaliers, New Jersey Nets, Rutgers and Fordham sports headlines
- Original news photographs and period advertising
An interesting collectible for enthusiasts of American political history, the Iran hostage crisis, Ronald Reagan memorabilia, New York Islanders hockey and Super Bowl history.
