From collection Moorhead "Mike" C. Kennedy, III Colletion
Louisa Kennedy Journal 1
This is a daily journal written by Louisa Livingston Kennedy during the 444 days of the the Iranian Hostage Crisis. Louisa details her feelings, experiences, daily life, meetings attended, press conferences attended, workings of the Iranian Working Group, founding of Family Liaison Action Group.
Some topics covered:
Iranian Working Group, Diplomats going to Tehran, Possible February 13, 1980 hostage release, Possible lawsuit against Iranian Government after hostage release, Shah's declining health, Incident at Spanish Embassy, Possibility of hostages being moved by Militants, Hague Court expelling diplomats, Letter to President Carter about policy shift and concerns about Shah's operation. Media backlash to letter, Feeling alienated by the U.S. State Department.
People Mentioned:
Ali Agah, George Hogen, Jerry Scheckr, Henry Kissinger, Hal Sauders, Robert Ode, Sheldon Keys, Penne Laingen
Details
Some topics covered:
Iranian Working Group, Diplomats going to Tehran, Possible February 13, 1980 hostage release, Possible lawsuit against Iranian Government after hostage release, Shah's declining health, Incident at Spanish Embassy, Possibility of hostages being moved by Militants, Hague Court expelling diplomats, Letter to President Carter about policy shift and concerns about Shah's operation. Media backlash to letter, Feeling alienated by the U.S. State Department.
People Mentioned:
Ali Agah, George Hogen, Jerry Scheckr, Henry Kissinger, Hal Sauders, Robert Ode, Sheldon Keys, Penne Laingen
