'Argo' Hostage Lee Schatz To Speak in Annapolis
Lee Schatz, a resident of Severna Park for 22 years, was one of the six American diplomats hiding for his life during the 1979 Iranian crisis.
Severna Park native Lee Schatz, whose role in the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis was depicted in the film Argo, will speak at The Key School in Annapolis on April 18. During the crisis, Schatz, who served as an agricultural attaché, was one of six American diplomats hiding in the homes of Canadian diplomats in Tehran after the U.S. embassy was overrun by anti-American protestors. According to an announcement from the Key School, during his visit Schatz will spend the afternoon speaking with an 11th grade American Civilization class. The class is an interdisciplinary course that integrates the study of American literature, history and philosophy. The class will watch Argo as part of their curriculum on diplomatic relations and Jimmy Carter’s …
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