Ceremony for Freed American Hostages

Overview of White House South Lawn; U.S. Army Band in the FG; stage with red, white, and blue bunting; adult Caucasian male and female spectators gathered on lawn. Adult Caucasian male Congressional leadership standing on stage, in front of adult Caucasian male U.S. soldiers; each representing a different branch of the military. Adult Caucasian men and women walking out South Portico doorway. Adult Caucasian male U.S. Marines lined along staircase and across the first floor balcony, each holding an American flag; adult Caucasian men and women gathered in the FG. U.S. House Representative and Speaker of the House Tip O'Neil (D-MA) standing alongside fellow members of Democratic House leadership, Rep. Jim Wright (D-TX) and Tom Foley (D-WA). South Portico doorway being closed by the attending adult Caucasian male security guard. Senate leadership standing together on stage: President Pro Tempore, Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC), Majority Leader, Sen. Howard Baker (R-TN), and Minority Leader, Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV).