It was one of the darkest periods in Latin American history. From 1976-1983, a brutal military junta ruled Argentina in…
The Dramatic Hostage Crisis and Daring Rescue at the Japanese Embassy in Peru
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Four Days in September — The Kidnapping of the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil
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“I’m still a dip kid”
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The Missiles of October
October 14, 1962, witnessed the start of one of the most potentially devastating moments in history, when the United States…
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Contributions by Nevadans in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Nevada have made important contributions to America’s…