Editorial Editorial Creative (RM) Creative (RF) NFL Content NFL AP Content Advanced search Advanced Search X Advanced Search Iran Demonstration Riots 1979 U.S. Embassy Takkover Overview Get price Two American women, Carol Downer, L.A. (L) and Rebecca Chalker, Tallahassee, Fla., holding up placard on the gates of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, on Dec. 15, 1979, this evening demanding death for the Shah. The placard is attributed to the Chicago postal workers. The women are part of a U.S. goodwill group who support the student occupation of the embassy, and the holding of U.S. hostages. (AP Photo/Sayad) Use Information This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. ID: 7912150153 Creation Date: December 15, 1979 03:00:00 AM Submission Date: February 23, 2009 05:18:00 PM Photographer: Sayad Source: AP Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Special Instructions: 13214 Resolution: 2997 x 1955 1.32 MB Person: Carol Downer, Rebecca Chalker Subject: Embassies, Protests and demonstrations, International relations, Government and politics, Political and civil unrest, General news Keywords: American Wome, Anti American Protest, Embassy, Embassy Occupation, Placard, Supporti Location: Tehran, Iran Transmission Reference: APHS203885 Byline Title: STF Caption Writer: S RO. XCJ Usage Notes: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. X Message Box Cancel Ok No Yes