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. 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. 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. Taylor 19342015, canadian ambassador to iran during the iran hostage crisis kenneth m. Six escaped and hid in the home of ken taylor, then canadian ambassador to iran, and john sheardown, the first secretary. 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. Ken taylor has 81 books on goodreads with 558 ratings. Ken taylors most popular book is celestial geometry.
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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading our man in tehran. 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. Canadian diplomat ken taylor to discuss real story of iran. How long was tony in iran before leaving with the six americans. For three months, ken taylor, the canadian ambassador to iranalong with his wife and embassy staffersconcealed the americans in their homes, always.
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. Taylor had not been invited to the film festival premiere of argo, the toronto star prominently featured a story under the headline. May 11, 2018 ken taylor sets the record straight about argos take on the canadian caper open this photo in gallery. 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, the cia and the iran hostage crisis, robert wright.
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. 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. Canadas man in tehran was a cia spy the globe and mail. In 2010, he made headlines when robert wrights book, our man in tehran. 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. Ken taylor, the canadian diplomat celebrated 30 years ago for hiding u. Kenneth taylor, former canadian ambassador to iran, talked about the film argo and his role in the rescue of six u. Ken taylor, the cia and the iran hostage crisis revealed for the first time that the mildmannered diplomat was also. Mar 12, 2012 the canadian intervention robert wright. The story inspired the 2012 american film, argo, with taylor played by. The potential of unfortunate things happening to them runs throughout the book.
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. Ken taylor, canadas former ambassador to iran, dead at 81. 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. 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. The story inspired the 2012 american film, argo, with taylor played by canadian actor victor. The canadian caper 1981, and the book our man in tehran 2010 by. Argo movie true story meet the real tony mendez and the. Above all, this book is the story of canadian diplomat ken taylor and how he. 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. Taylor died in new york city from colon cancer at the age of 81. 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. Ken taylor sets the record straight about argos take on the canadian caper open this photo in gallery.
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. 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. 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. Ken taylor, the cia and the iran hostage crisis kindle edition by wright, robert.
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. Sep 29, 1983 i liked the book on wings of eagles by ken follett. 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. The title refers to ken taylor, the canadian ambassador to iran. Ken taylor and the canadian caper global affairs canada. The canadian ambassador in iran, ken taylor, first heard of the. 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. The role played by canadian ambassador ken taylor and his embassy staff in tehran is vividly recounted in our man in tehran. Its a true story and details how two people were sent to and held prisoner in iran without any cause. In january 1979, when the shahs regime was obviously collapsing, he arranged the evacuation of 850 canadians from iran, a tremendous feat of organization. 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. The world watched with fear in november 1979, when iranian students infiltrated. Portrait of ken taylor at a podium at the million dollar round table annual.
Ken taylor, kenneth douglas taylor, canadian diplomat born may 10, 1934, calgary, alta. The real story of the iran hostage crisis centre for. Ken taylor, the canadian diplomat who gave shelter to six u. Ken taylor, former canadian ambassador to iran, dead at 81. The world watched with fear in november 1979, when iranian students. With the cooperation of the american central intelligence agency, taylor helped six americans escape from iran during the iran hostage crisis by. Ken taylor funeral honours legendary canadian diplomat. Ken taylor, canadian ambassador to iran, laughs as he answers questions during a meeting with journalists outside the canadian. Our man in tehran explores the real story behind the oscarwinning film argo. Laingen repeatedly credits his fellow diplomats and support staff in iran in his book, yellow ribbon, based on the journals he wrote while in. John kneale, later wrote in his book, foreign service north york, ont. Former ambassador ken taylor sets the record straight.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Did tony really meet the six at canadian ambassador ken taylors house. 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. Former canadian ambassador renews criticism of argo. Tony and his partner, who he calls julio, arrived in mehrabad, iran at 5 a. Ken taylor canadian diplomat britannica encyclopedia britannica. In equally clear terms the source of that danger, the contortions of the iranian revolution, comes across. For three months, ken taylor, the canadian ambassador to iranalong with his wife. Our man in tehran covers the same events dramatized by director ben affleck in argo. Toronto ap ken taylor, canadas ambassador to iran who sheltered americans at his residence during the 1979 iran hostage crisis has died. 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. On october 15 and beyond, take a moment to remember the contributions of former canadian ambassador to iran kenneth douglas ken taylor born. I liked the book on wings of eagles by ken follett. Ken taylor sets the record straight about argos take on the.
Iran hostage crisis survivor remembered in odin local. Ken taylor, the cia and the iran hostage crisis revealed for the first time that the. Jan 23, 2010 ken taylor, the canadian diplomat celebrated 30 years ago for hiding u. 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. How canadian hero ken taylor was snubbed by argo, which noted the diplomats friends were shocked and upset by the way he was portrayed. Ken taylor was the right man, in the right job, at the right time. The 81yearold was most famous for his role in the 1979 covert operation known as the canadian caper, when he sheltered six americans. On page 17, this author put a great leverage on 1953 coup which was orchestrated by the us. 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. The concept art was created by world famous comic book artist jack kirby. 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. I usually dont read these types of books and i was easily distracted. Ken taylor sets the record straight about argos take on. Envoy ken taylor a valuable asset to cia in iran the star.
I appreciated that personal information on ken taylors wife and others was also included. Taylor, the canadian ambassador to iran during the 1979 hostage crisis. Former canadian ambassador renews criticism of argo the. 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. 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. For three months, ken taylor, the canadian ambassador to iranalong with his wife and embassy staffersconcealed the americans in their homes, terrified. Iran hostage crisis survivor remembered in odin local news. Ken taylor, the cia, and the iran hostage crisis harpercollins, toronto, 2010, 406 p. May 29, 2015 in 2010, he made headlines when robert wrights book, our man in tehran. Ken taylor, canadian ambassador to iran, laughs as he answers questions during a meeting with journalists outside the canadian embassy in. 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. Ken taylor, canadian envoy who hid americans during iran. 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. Kenneth douglas ken taylor, oc october 5, 1934 october 15, 2015 was a canadian diplomat, educator and businessman.
Former canadian ambassador to iran ken taylor has died. Ken taylor was an ambassador for iran in canada with two videos in the cspan video library. Iranian students invaded the united states embassy in tehran. Taylor, ever the diplomat, gives a calm recounting of a fraught time, but its clear that he remains the hero of the canadian caper. 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. In this gripping documentary, the story of the canadian caper is told by the man who knows it best. In 2010, trent university professor robert wright published a full account of taylors time in iran entitled our man in tehran. October 15, 2015 in new york city, new york who died of stage 4 colorectal cancer. 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. Originally published in the britannica book of the year.
Ken taylor, canadian diplomat who helped american in iran. Our man in tehran is canadas more accurate rejoinder to argo. 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. May 23, 2010 after careful consideration, this author left a taste that he has a connection with the regime in iran. Taylor 19192006, american wwii pilot at pearl harbor kenneth n. Ken taylor former canadian ambassador to iran youtube.
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