How long were the hostages held in the American embassy in Tehran, Iran?

The hostages were held in the American embassy in Tehran for 444 days, beginning on November 4, 1979, and lasting until their release on January 20, 1981. This prolonged ordeal became a significant event in U.S. history, impacting U.S.-Iran relations and the political landscape in the United States during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The duration of the hostage crisis was emblematic of the tensions that arose following the Iranian Revolution and the subsequent breakdown of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The crisis concluded just hours after President Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, marking a pivotal moment in American foreign policy. Knowledge of this event is crucial in understanding the broader context of U.S.-Iran relations and the implications it had on American society and politics at the time.