Journalist. He was best known for being taken hostage in Lebanon in 1985 and held for seven years before being released in 1991. He served in the United States Marine Corps for six years as a combat journalist and had two tours of duty in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. After leaving the Marines, he went to Iowa State University and earned dual degrees, one in journalism and mass communications and the other in political science. He went on to join the Associated Press and served in both Asia and Africa. In 1983, he was assigned to Lebanon as chief Middle East correspondent. On March 16, 1985, he was abducted by a group of Hezbollah Shiite Muslims, who were supported by Iran. He was held in captivity for seven years before being released by his captors in 1991. He later taught journalism at various schools and wrote a book, "Den of Lions," about his years of captivity. He also sued the Iranian government and was awarded a multimillion-dollar settlement from frozen Iranian assets. He also made an unsuccessful run for an Ohio State Senate seat in 2004.
Journalist. He was best known for being taken hostage in Lebanon in 1985 and held for seven years before being released in 1991. He served in the United States Marine Corps for six years as a combat journalist and had two tours of duty in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. After leaving the Marines, he went to Iowa State University and earned dual degrees, one in journalism and mass communications and the other in political science. He went on to join the Associated Press and served in both Asia and Africa. In 1983, he was assigned to Lebanon as chief Middle East correspondent. On March 16, 1985, he was abducted by a group of Hezbollah Shiite Muslims, who were supported by Iran. He was held in captivity for seven years before being released by his captors in 1991. He later taught journalism at various schools and wrote a book, "Den of Lions," about his years of captivity. He also sued the Iranian government and was awarded a multimillion-dollar settlement from frozen Iranian assets. He also made an unsuccessful run for an Ohio State Senate seat in 2004.
Bio by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye
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