1981: Rick Kupke returns to Indiana after being held hostage
2021年1月14日 · Among the hostages freed on January 20, 1981 was 34-year-old Frederick (Rick) Kupke of Francesville, Indiana. The communications and electronics specialist was …
The Hoosier Hero Of The Iranian Hostage Crisis
2021年1月27日 · Rick Kupke wasn’t even supposed to be in Iran—he’d volunteered for the position on behalf of his roommate. The 32-year-old communications specialist arrived at the …
Former Iranian hostage relishes quieter life today
1999年11月7日 · RENSSELAER — Frederick "Rick" Kupke doesn\'t dwell on the 444 days he was held hostage by Iranian terrorists.He prefers to focus on the more placid life he leads with …
Hostage Rick Kupke Released 40 Years Ago Wednesday
2021年1月19日 · Rick Kupke was from Francesville. Upon release, the former hostages were eventually transported to West Point, where many were reunited with family. They were later …
Remembering the Iranian Takeover of the American Embassy …
2011年11月4日 · Rick Kupke. This is the 32nd Anniversary of the Iranian takeover of the American Embassy in Tehran. One of those hostages was Rick Kupke, of rural Francesville. …
25 Years Ago: Hostages In Iran - CBS News
2004年11月4日 · Among the rest, memories of that time have resurfaced with the kidnappings and beheadings of Americans in Iraq. "When I saw them there blindfolded with the guys with …
Last American seized at U.S. embassy in Iran recalls the day
2009年11月2日 · ARLINGTON, Texas — Rick Kupke was busy encrypting classified messages inside the U.S. Embassy in Tehran when the Marine Corps guard yelled over the radio, …
Texas man recalls being a hostage in Iran as 30th anniversary ...
2009年11月2日 · ARLINGTON, Texas — Rick Kupke was busy encrypting classified messages inside the U.S. Embassy in Tehran when the Marine Corps guard yelled over the radio, …
Indiana man looks back on captivity - The Times of Northwest …
1999年11月5日 · RENSSELAER, Ind. (AP) -- Frederick "Rick" Kupke doesn't dwell on the 444 days he was held hostage by Iranian terrorists. He prefers to focus on the more placid life he …
Iran Hostage tells his story to group in Lawton - KSWO
2013年10月21日 · Rick Kupke was the last of the fifty-two Americans to be taken hostage at the U.S. Embassy in Iran back in 1979, and was held captive for 444 days. Today, Kupke shared …