Edward Johnson, C.I.A. Hero in Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies at 81

Edward Johnson, C.I.A. Hero in Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies at 81

The New York Times - Movies:

He was a secret partner who helped rescue six American diplomats in 1980 by passing them off as a film crew. The caper inspired the movie “Argo.”

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