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History Uncut: Terry Anderson Released 1991

Watch Terry Anderson's first press conference after being released from captivity in this "History Uncut" video. Anderson was captured by Shiite Hezbollah militants in an attempt to drive U.S. Forces from Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War. Anderson was held hostage for 2,454 days.

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