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Originally Posted by tkret
Ken Taylor, Canadian Ambassador to Iran in 1980, saved the lives of 6 American diplomats by sheltering them during that terrible time. The movie "Argo" tells the story. For his courage, Mr. Taylor was awarded The Congressional Gold Medal, but it's too bad that "Argo" didn't give him the credit he deserved. RIP, Mr. Taylor, because American has lost a GREAT friend.
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Thank you, tkret, for this information. There have been other diplomats in other countries who were not so fortunate.