John E. Abdo

Lebanon 1986. A dispute of the American policy in the Middle East set of many terrorists to take action against the U.S. Terrorists took American hostages who worked or resided in Lebanon. However, some terrorist groups were not so political. Their actions were dictated by greed and profit. President Ronald Reagan finally ordered the evacuation of U.S. citizens living in Lebanon. The President warned that any American who refused to leave their homes in that country were taking their chances.