President Trump Greets Freed Americans From North Korea
The three detainees, who have been in captivity for over a year, landed in Maryland early Thursday, where President Trump and the First Lady welcomed them back home.
For more background on this significant moment in North Korea-US relations, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/north-korea-releases-three-american-detainees).
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