Defrauding America: Encyclopedia of Secret Operations by the CIA, DEA, and Other Covert Agencies, Vol. One (Book # 2 of 30 in Defrauding America series.)

by Rodney Stich

second planned rescue of the American hostages held by Iran in 1980, called Operation Snow Bird. Because the Reagan-Bush group involved in the October Surprise scheme publicized these plans during the 1980 presidential campaign, the rescue operation had to be canceled.