Title: October surprise : America's hostages in Iran and the election of Ronald Reagan /
Authors: Sick, Gary, 1935-; Swift, Elizabeth Ann,
Publisher: Times Books/Random House,
Year: 1991
Subjects: Reagan, Ronald; Presidents United States Election; Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981.
Abstract: Describes how the Reagan-Bush campaign made a secret deal with Iran to delay the release of the American hostages until after the 1980 election.
Contents: An election held hostage -- The quest for arms -- The doctrine of the periphery -- The die is cast -- Iranian intrigues -- Scrambling for position -- Indian summer -- Closing the deal -- Reversal of fortune -- Carter undone -- Quid pro quo.