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House Resolution 43
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administ…
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.

House Resolution 43

Artifact ID1981.01136.01
Object Type Resolution
Maker (Washington, DC)
Gifter
Date January 28,1981
Medium Paper, Ink
Dimensions15 × 10 in. (38.1 × 25.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA copy of "House Resolution 43," dated January 28, 1981, commended President Ronald Reagan for recognizing former President Jimmy Carter's significant contribution to successfully resolving the hostage crisis. "H. Res 43 Ninety-seventh Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives January 28 1981. Whereas the 52 Americans who were held as captives of the Iranian Government for 444 days were set free on January 20, 1981; and Whereas during the period of the hostages' captivity the American people kept the plight of the hostages foremost among their concerns; and Whereas our Nation will always remember the supreme sacrifice made by the eight American servicemen who were killed in the April 1980 effort to rescue the American hostages; and Whereas the persistent efforts of former President Jimmy Carter throughout the duration of the crisis resulted in all 52v Americans being released alive; and Whereas the diligence and leadership exhibited by former President Carter, former Secretary of State Edmund Muskie, and former Deputy Secretary of State Warren Christopher were instrumental in securing the release of the hostages; and Whereas the Algerian negotiators played a pivotal intermediary role in the final stages of the negotiations which led to the release of our citizens; and Whereas President Reagan reflected the unity of the American people when he requested former President Carter to officially greet the hostages after their safe arrival in Wiesbaden, Federal Republic of Germany: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends former President Jimmy Carter, former Secretary of State Edmund Muskie, and former Deputy Secretary of State Warren Christopher for their success in securing the release of the American hostages from captivity in Iran, for the diligence and leadership they exhibited in their efforts during the hostage crisis, and for their persistence in these efforts. The House further conveys its deep appreciation to the Algerian negotiators for the role which they played in resolving the crisis. Sec. 2. The House of Representatives pays special tribute to the eight Americans who lost their lives during the heroic effort to rescue the American hostages. Sec. 3. The House of Representatives commends President Reagan for his warm gesture in recognition of former President Carter's significant contribution to the successful resolution of the hostage crisis. Sec. 4. The House of Representatives welcomes the 52 Americans back to freedom and wishes them peace and happiness in the days ahead. Attest: Edmund S. Henshaw, Clerk."
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Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Depicted Ronald Wilson Reagan (President of the United States of America (1981-1989))
Person Depicted Jimmy Carter (President of the United States of America (1977-1981))
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WHORM Subject File Code: GI002 (Gifts to the President) Case File Number(s): 004000-005999