Ceremony for Freed American Hostages

Deputy Chief of Mission in Tehran, Bruce Laingen standing with U.S. President Ronald Reagan and an adult Caucasian male U.S. Marine. President Reagan presents Laingen with a small presentation box including a folded American flag. Laingen shows the gift to the audience. President Reagan announces that all fifty-three freed Americans will receive one, then asks First Lady Nancy Reagan to join them on stage. President Reagan: "I think, now, a fit ending for all of this would be for all of us to participate in the singing of God Bless America." VS of adult Caucasian and African American male civilians and U.S. soldiers on stage singing along to "God Bless America." American flag waving atop the White House. White House South Lawn; U.S. Army Band playing in the FG; stage with red, white, and blue bunting; adult Caucasian male and female spectators gathered on lawn. President Reagan thanking the audience, at the conclusion of the ceremony.