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The True (Non-Hollywood) Story Of The Canadian Caper
The True (Non-Hollywood) Story Of The Canadian Caper
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32 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
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Description
In November 1979, six Americans escaped when their embassy was overrun by students in Iran. For the next three months, they were protected and hidden by Canadians.
While the film Argo gave a different version of history, the truth is that Canada put itself on the line to help the Americans, getting them home in what is now called The Canadian Caper.
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While the film Argo gave a different version of history, the truth is that Canada put itself on the line to help the Americans, getting them home in what is now called The Canadian Caper.
Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi
Support: patreon.com/canadaehx
Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop
Donate: www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)
E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com
Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird
Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx
YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx
Want to send me something?
Craig Baird
PO Box 2384
Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta
T7Z1X8
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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