On this day in history, August 23, 1973, a bank robbery in Sweden leads to 'Stockholm syndrome'
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The bank robbery and hostage situation that would lead to the coining of the phrase "Stockholm syndrome" began in Sweden on this day in history, August 23, 1973.
The hostages were on a first-name basis with their captors by the second day of their captivity. "All health care providers recognize behaviors that result from a traumatic situation," said the Cleveland Clinic. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
In an attempt to hide his identity as a native Swede, Olsson put on an American accent and said, in English, "The party has just begun," according to the website of the History Channel.
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