On October 27 , Terry Anderson , chief Middle East Correspondent of the Associated Press was abducted in Beirut , Lebanon . The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the kidnapping in their "continuing operations against Beirut and its agents." June 7 _ Anderson's daughter is shown on Lebanese television on her second birthday saying, ``Our hearts are broken. On March 16, 1988 , Anderson writes an open letter to President Terry Anderson and his family. Anderson begins his November 8, 1985 in captivity on March 16, 1988 . He turned 41 on October 27 . Four days later , the Islamic Jihad issues videotape to mark his birthday. On the tape Anderson said he finds "it difficult to keep my hope and courage high."
On October 27 , Terry Anderson , chief Middle East Correspondent of the Associated Press was abducted in Beirut , Lebanon . The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the kidnapping in their "continuing operations against Beirut and its agents." On March 16, 1988 , Anderson writes an open letter to President Terry Anderson and his family. Anderson begins his November 8, 1985 in captivity on March 16, 1988 . He turned 41 on October 27 . Four days later , the Islamic Jihad issues videotape to mark his birthday. On the tape Anderson said he finds "it difficult to keep my hope and courage high."