Quick Glance: Reagan Allies Sabotaged Carter's Release of US Hostages: Witness
- Carter's presidency and reelection campaign were marred by the hostage crisis in Iran, and with the hostages still held hostage on Election Day 1980, the incumbent lost badly to Ronald Reagan.
- Barnes stated that after they returned from their trip, Connally briefed Reagan's campaign chairman, William J. Casey, who later became the director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
- Barnes' account contains no indication that Reagan was aware of their trip.
- Iran held the hostages until the election was over.
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Quick Glance: Jill Biden Recycles Lace Dress and Pink Pumps for Nancy Reagan Stamp Debut
- Her long-sleeved ensemble, which included a knee-length skirt, was made entirely of intricate white floral lace with pink accents.
- Biden finished off her look with a pair of deep pink Marion Parke pumps.
- "There really is nothing that can prepare you to be First Lady," Biden said during the stamp release, adding how First Ladies are frequently "thrust into the national spotlight" with no warning.
- "First lady Nancy Reagan served the American people with grace," concluded Biden.
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