New York Daily News – January 21, 1981 – Reagan Inaugurated, Iran Hostages Freed (SOLD)

Description

Status: Previously sold. This original newspaper is no longer available.

This listing documents an original New York Daily News newspaper from Wednesday, January 21, 1981.
The front page captures two historic moments unfolding on the same day: the inauguration of Ronald Reagan as the
40th President of the United States and the release of the American hostages held in Iran.

Front-page headlines include:
“Yanks Free!”
“Ron’s In”
“Hostages Fly to Germany as Reagan Takes Office”

The front page features photographs of American hostages being escorted from Tehran, including Joseph Subic,
alongside images of Nancy Reagan observing Ronald Reagan’s swearing-in ceremony.

Publication details:
Volume 62, Number 180.
Complete 68-page issue.
Includes additional Inauguration, At Home, and Metro New Jersey insert sections.

Notable contents include:

• 1981 Presidential Inauguration Coverage – Extensive articles and photography documenting
  Ronald Reagan’s inauguration and the transfer of power from the Carter administration.
• Iran Hostage Crisis Ends – Coverage marking the release of the 52 Americans held hostage
  for 444 days, including their transport to a U.S. military base in Germany.
• Early Reagan Administration Actions – Reporting on President Reagan’s immediate freeze
  on federal hiring.
• Financial & Global Affairs – Coverage of the release of $8 billion in frozen Iranian
  assets following the safe return of the hostages.
• Period Culture & Business – Articles on Atlantic City development delays, automotive
  advertising including the 1981 Honda Accord, and consumer trends of the early 1980s.
• Entertainment & Media – Movie advertisements featuring titles such as
  Popeye, Raging Bull, Any Which Way You Can, and Hangar 18, along with
  television listings for popular programs of the era.

The centerfold includes photographs documenting the historic transfer of power between presidential
administrations, offering a visual record of a key turning point in modern U.S. history.

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Condition at time of sale:
Excellent condition for a newspaper over 40 years old. Minor discoloration, light edge wear, and spine wear
consistent with original newsprint were present. All 68 pages were included, along with the Inauguration,
At Home, and Metro New Jersey insert sections. Please review listing photos for exact condition details.

Learn more about the publication:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Daily_News

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