Ken taylor sets the record straight about argos take on. The potential of unfortunate things happening to them runs throughout the book. Former ambassador ken taylor sets the record straight. Ken taylor sets the record straight about argos take on the canadian caper open this photo in gallery. For three months, ken taylor, the canadian ambassador to iranalong with his wife. He was best known for his role in the 1979 covert operation called the canadian caper which helped free some hostages during the iran hostage crisis. Jan 24, 2010 sitting in a toronto hotel room, ken taylor is casual as he chats about the days when he funnelled information to the cia in the midst of the iranian hostage crisis of 1979. Us president jimmy carter called taylor our man in tehran because he provided intelligence to the us government following the takeover of the us embassy in iran. Portrait of ken taylor at a podium at the million dollar round table annual. With argos bestpicture oscar win, former diplomat ken taylor explains how the historical record of canadas part in the iranian hostage crisis differs from ben. May 29, 2015 in 2010, he made headlines when robert wrights book, our man in tehran. I liked the book on wings of eagles by ken follett. Ken taylor, the cia and the iran hostage crisis kindle edition by wright, robert.
Taylor died in new york city from colon cancer at the age of 81. Ken taylor, the canadian ambassador to iran who concealed a group of americans at his home during the 1979 iranian hostage crisis, died. Ken taylor has 81 books on goodreads with 558 ratings. The real story of the iran hostage crisis centre for. Ken taylor, the cia and the iran hostage crisis revealed for the first time that the. Two years after argo won best picture, canadas rejoinder arrives in the form of our man in tehran, a documentary by drew taylor no relation to ken taylor and larry weinstein. Kenneth taylor, the canadian ambassador to iran who sheltered and arranged the escape of six american diplomats during the hostage crisis, died in a new york hospital last thursday. To kick off its 2014 signature lecture series, cigi will host a free screening of argo to be following by a discussion with canadian diplomat ken taylor on the the real story of the iran hostage crisis. Above all, this book is the story of canadian diplomat ken taylor and how he. Ken taylor, the cia and the iran hostage crisis revealed for the first time that the mildmannered diplomat was also. In 2010, trent university professor robert wright published a full account of taylors time in iran entitled our man in tehran. Our man in tehran is canadas more accurate rejoinder to argo. John kneale, later wrote in his book, foreign service north york, ont. Ken taylor cricketer, born 1916 19162002, english cricketer ken taylor cricketer, born 1935, english cricketer and footballer for huddersfield town ken taylor footballer, born 1931 19312016, english footballer for blackburn rovers ken taylor footballer, born 1936, footballer for manchester city.
Toronto ap ken taylor, canadas ambassador to iran who sheltered americans at his residence during the 1979 iran hostage crisis has died. The twoway canadas ambassador to iran in 1979 sheltered a group of americans in his home in tehran for three. In archive footage from 1979, thenambassador ken taylor speaks after iran hostage crisis. The story inspired the 2012 american film, argo, with taylor played by. On page 17, this author put a great leverage on 1953 coup which was orchestrated by the us. Taylor, ever the diplomat, gives a calm recounting of a fraught time, but its clear that he remains the hero of the canadian caper. Former canadian ambassador renews criticism of argo the.
Ken taylor, canadian ambassador to iran, laughs as he answers questions during a meeting with journalists outside the canadian embassy in. Canadian diplomat ken taylor to discuss real story of iran. Ken taylor was the right man, in the right job, at the right time. In january 1979, when the shahs regime was obviously collapsing, he arranged the evacuation of 850 canadians from iran, a tremendous feat of organization. Did tony really meet the six at canadian ambassador ken taylors house. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. How canadian hero ken taylor was snubbed by argo, which noted the diplomats friends were shocked and upset by the way he was portrayed. Former canadian ambassador to iran ken taylor of documentary our man in tehran poses for a photo during the 20 toronto international film festival in. Ken taylor, canadas former ambassador to iran, dead at 81. Taylor had not been invited to the film festival premiere of argo, the toronto star prominently featured a story under the headline. Iran hostage crisis survivor remembered in odin local news. The concept art was created by world famous comic book artist jack kirby.
Its a true story and details how two people were sent to and held prisoner in iran without any cause. Ken taylor, former canadian ambassador to iran, dead at 81. With the cooperation of the american central intelligence agency, taylor helped six americans escape from iran during the iran hostage crisis by. Originally published in the britannica book of the year. Taylor, the canadian ambassador to iran during the 1979 hostage crisis. Iran hostage crisis survivor remembered in odin local. Tony and his partner, who he calls julio, arrived in mehrabad, iran at 5 a.
Our man in tehran covers the same events dramatized by director ben affleck in argo. Former canadian ambassador renews criticism of argo. The canadian ambassador in iran, ken taylor, first heard of the. The film, about the 1979 iranian hostage crisis, has a bigname hollywood cast, is set in a country that is constantly in the news, and plays to the hometown crowd, detailing the involvement of canadas former ambassador to iran, ken taylor, in helping six u. Ken taylor, canadian ambassador to iran, laughs as he answers questions during a meeting with journalists outside the canadian. May 23, 2010 after careful consideration, this author left a taste that he has a connection with the regime in iran. The world watched with fear in november 1979, when iranian students. May 11, 2018 ken taylor sets the record straight about argos take on the canadian caper open this photo in gallery. Sitting in a toronto hotel room, ken taylor is casual as he chats about the days when he funnelled information to the cia in the midst of the iranian hostage crisis of 1979. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading our man in tehran. The canadian caper was the joint covert rescue by the canadian government and the cia of six american diplomats who had evaded capture during the seizure of the united states embassy in tehran, iran, on november 4, 1979, after the iranian revolution, when islamist students took most of the american embassy personnel hostage, demanding the return of the usbacked shah for trial. Our man in tehran explores the real story behind the oscarwinning film argo. Jan 20, 2011 i invited ken taylor, canadas former ambassador to iran, to cbs news last night to discuss his role in the iranian hostage crisis as well as new declassified intelligence that reveals his. Well written and engaging, it gives much interesting information on canadian and american relations with iran and the circumstances that led up to the hostage taking of u.
According to cia documents, it did not take part in 1953 coup in iran, the below weblink would shed lights on 1953 coup in iran. Taylor 19342015, canadian ambassador to iran during the iran hostage crisis kenneth m. The canadian caper 1981, and the book our man in tehran 2010 by. Mar 12, 2012 the canadian intervention robert wright. Ken taylor, the cia, and the iran hostage crisis harpercollins, toronto, 2010, 406 p. Does ben affleck owe exiranian ambassador ken taylor an. Kenneth douglas ken taylor, oc october 5, 1934 october 15, 2015 was a canadian diplomat, educator and businessman, best known for his role in the 1979 covert operation called the canadian caper when he was the canadian ambassador to iran. Oct 07, 2012 former canadian ambassador ken taylor is a little touchy about the new ben affleck movie argo in which canadas role in the iranian hostage cris. I invited ken taylor, canadas former ambassador to iran, to cbs news last night to discuss his role in the iranian hostage crisis as well as new declassified intelligence that reveals his. Ken taylors most popular book is celestial geometry. Ken taylor former canadian ambassador to iran youtube. Envoy ken taylor a valuable asset to cia in iran the star. Oct 15, 2015 toronto ap ken taylor, canadas ambassador to iran who sheltered americans at his residence during the 1979 iran hostage crisis has died.
Kenneth douglas ken taylor, oc october 5, 1934 october 15, 2015 was a canadian diplomat, educator and businessman. Taylor, the canadian ambassador who helped shelter six americans after militants overran the united states embassy in tehran in 1979 and who then helped spirit them out of iran, died on. Ken taylor, the canadian diplomat celebrated 30 years ago for hiding u. Taylor s telegram set off a frenzy of consultation in the department of external affairs. Ken taylor was an ambassador for iran in canada with two videos in the cspan video library. Ken taylor, canadian diplomat who helped american in iran. Ken taylor and the canadian caper global affairs canada.
The 81yearold was most famous for his role in the 1979 covert operation known as the canadian caper, when he sheltered six americans. Ken taylor risked his life to help save the lives of six american hostages during the iran crisis, a story which was retold in the blockbuster film argo, directed by ben affleck. Widow pat taylor is comforted by her granddaughter kassia taylor, right, while attending the funeral of ken taylor, canadas former ambassador to iran, in toronto, on tuesday, october 27, 2015. Ken taylor sets the record straight about argos take on the. The role played by canadian ambassador ken taylor and his embassy staff in tehran is vividly recounted in our man in tehran. Taylor 19192006, american wwii pilot at pearl harbor kenneth n. Jan 08, 2011 our man in tehran was a canadian hero for three months, canadas ambassador to iran, ken taylor, and other canadian embassy employees hid six americans in their own quarters during the 1979. Ken taylor, canadas former ambassador to iran, who hid the six americans and obtained the counterfeit documents that allowed them to make their dramatic escape from. Feb 28, 20 ken taylor risked his life to help save the lives of six american hostages during the iran crisis, a story which was retold in the blockbuster film argo, directed by ben affleck. Laingen repeatedly credits his fellow diplomats and support staff in iran in his book, yellow ribbon, based on the journals he wrote while in. The world watched with fear in november 1979, when iranian students infiltrated. Ken taylor funeral honours legendary canadian diplomat. Former canadian ambassador ken taylor is a little touchy about the new ben affleck movie argo in which canadas role in the iranian hostage cris.
Argo movie true story meet the real tony mendez and the. Based in part on robert wrights 2010 book of the same name, the film assembles the events key players and other experts to tell the unvarnished story, going. Taylor, the canadian ambassador who helped shelter six americans after militants overran the united states embassy in tehran in 1979 and who then helped spirit them out of. A paraphrased new testament by ken taylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. October 15, 2015 in new york city, new york who died of stage 4 colorectal cancer. Iranian students invaded the united states embassy in tehran. The story inspired the 2012 american film, argo, with taylor played by canadian actor victor. Six escaped and hid in the home of ken taylor, then canadian ambassador to iran, and john sheardown, the first secretary.
I usually dont read these types of books and i was easily distracted. Pollack is a resident scholar at the american enterprise institute aei, where he works on middle eastern politicalmilitary affairs, focusing in particular on iran, iraq, saudi arabia. The title refers to ken taylor, the canadian ambassador to iran. In equally clear terms the source of that danger, the contortions of the iranian revolution, comes across. Sep 29, 1983 i liked the book on wings of eagles by ken follett. Jan 23, 2010 ken taylor, the canadian diplomat celebrated 30 years ago for hiding u. Ken taylor, the cia and the iran hostage crisis, robert wright. Oct 16, 2015 former canadian ambassador to iran ken taylor of documentary our man in tehran poses for a photo during the 20 toronto international film festival in toronto on thursday, sept. His experience as a former diplomat and as an advisor to corporations on issues of political risk, international marketing and strategic accommodation, make his presentations insightful and relevant to a wide variety. Kenneth taylor, former canadian ambassador to iran, talked about the film argo and his role in the rescue of six u. For three months, ken taylor, the canadian ambassador to iranalong with his wife and embassy staffersconcealed the americans in their homes, terrified. Ken taylor, canadian envoy who hid americans during iran. Ken taylor, kenneth douglas taylor, canadian diplomat born may 10, 1934, calgary, alta. I appreciated that personal information on ken taylors wife and others was also included.
Ken taylor canadian diplomat britannica encyclopedia britannica. Our man in tehran was a canadian hero for three months, canadas ambassador to iran, ken taylor, and other canadian embassy employees hid six americans in. In 2010, he made headlines when robert wrights book, our man in tehran. On october 15 and beyond, take a moment to remember the contributions of former canadian ambassador to iran kenneth douglas ken taylor born. After careful consideration, this author left a taste that he has a connection with the regime in iran. Canadas man in tehran was a cia spy the globe and mail. How long was tony in iran before leaving with the six americans.
In this gripping documentary, the story of the canadian caper is told by the man who knows it best. Former canadian ambassador to iran ken taylor has died. Ken taylor is dead at 81 medal president reagan presented ken taylor with the congressional gold medal in a ceremony on the white house lawn. For three months, ken taylor, the canadian ambassador to iranalong with his wife and embassy staffersconcealed the americans in their homes, always. Ken taylor, the canadian diplomat who gave shelter to six u.
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