Highland Falls in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Iranian Hostage Reunion

Hostage Reunion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008

1. Hostage Reunion Marker

Inscription. On January 25, 1981 fifty-two Americans were reunited with their families and nation after 444 days as hostages in Iran. Enroute to the U.S.M.A., West Point they were the recipients of an outpouring of love from people of the Hudson Valley and a “Hometown, U.S.A.” reception by Highland Falls bedecked in yellow ribbons-symbolic of welcome to those who have returned.

This plaque is dedicated to that spirit of patriotism to the eight brave young men who earlier lost their lives attempting to rescue the hostages, and to all who have risked or lost their lives for freedom.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1899.

Location. 41° 22.141′ N, 73° 57.946′ W. Marker is in Highland Falls, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Veterans Way, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Formerly located near the entrance to the West Point Museum, the marker is now in Veterans Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Highland Falls NY 10928, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Highlands Korea & Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Highlands War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Highlands World War I Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); Highland Falls World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); John Burroughs (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Road (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 100th Anniversary of Highland Falls (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Highland Falls.

Marker on West Point Hwy. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008

2. Marker on West Point Hwy.

Iranian Hostage Reunion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 12, 2022

3. Iranian Hostage Reunion Marker

( In Veterans Park )

Marker at West Point image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008

4. Marker at West Point

The marker is located across the street from the West Point Visitor Center. The West Point Museum can be seen in the background of the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,252 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on July 14, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.