The Iran hostage crisis was a defining moment in Jimmy Carter's presidency, drastically impacting his chances for re-election as it unfolded during his campaign.
After the U.S. Embassy in Tehran was taken over, the Carter administration struggled for 444 days to secure the release of the 52 hostages.
Even with a failed rescue mission in April 1980, the ongoing hostage crisis overshadowed Carter's presidency and contributed significantly to his electoral defeat.
Despite being a hero to some former hostages, the lasting impact of the crisis marked a low point that led to Ronald Reagan's landslide victory.
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