HOSTAGE: A most painful experience of human suffering

HOSTAGE: A most painful experience of human suffering (HM1Q58)

Location: West Point, CA 95255 Calaveras County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 24.158', W 120° 31.502'

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444 Days - "Free at Last"

All Americans have a partnership in the "ROCK" at West Point, California.

...It's purpose is to demonstrate the solidarity of the American people in their heartfelt concern and compassion for the 53 fellow Americans taken from the U.S. Embassy and held hostage by the Government of Iran.

The "ROCK" as a tribute to the U.S. Military personnel who were wounded or gave their lives in an attempt to rescue our people held in Teheran.

...Our indignation as the people the people of the United States of America of the violation by Iran of all semblance of decency and humanity towards fellow humans.

...The "ROCK" of granite, a symbol of the strength and purpose of all Americans to the Rich and Shining Land we all love. Dated this 181st Day of captivity of the Americans held hostage in Teheran, Iran May 2, 1980.
The hostages were released after being held 444 days. The release co-incited with the ceremony installing as New U.S. President Ronald William Reagan on January 21, 1981.
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HM NumberHM1Q58
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Date Added Sunday, December 20th, 2015 at 1:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)10S E 716117 N 4253390
Decimal Degrees38.40263333, -120.52503333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 24.158', W 120° 31.502'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 24' 9.48" N, 120° 31' 30.12" W
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Area Code(s)209
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 63 Winton Rd, West Point CA 95255, US
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