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Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume XI, Part 1, Iran: Hostage Crisis, November 1979–September 1980

288. Memorandum From Gary Sick of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski)

Washington, May 28, 1980

[Source: Carter Library, Brzezinski Donated Material, Box 16. Secret; Sensitive. 3 pages not declassified.]

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  • Iran: Hostage Crisis, November 1979–September 1980
    • First Responses (Documents 1–73)
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    • Formal and Informal Negotiating Channels (Documents 129–203)
    • Break in Diplomatic Relations and the Rescue Mission (Documents 204–269)
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Brzezinski, ZbigniewSick, Gary

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