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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2006
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2005
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2004
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2003
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2002
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2001
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2000
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US Government passes Taiwan Security Enhancement Act providing for more direct military communications between American and Taiwan.  Clinton Administration  disapproves bill.

2nd "free" presidential election: pro-independence candidate - Chen Shui-bian elected 
President Bush approves largest arms sales to Taiwan in decade in response to Chinese military buildup. China files protest
1999
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1998
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1997
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1996
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China launches  military exercises near Taiwan before first free presidential elections. U.S. considers an act of intimidation.  U.S.sends fleet.  Incumbent President Lee wins the election,
1995
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1994
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1993
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1992
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1991
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1990
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1989
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1988
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President Chaing Ching-kuo, the eldest son of Chiang kai-shek and former defense minister and premier, dies and is succeeded by Lee Teng-hui
1987
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End of Martial Law
1986
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1985
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1984
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1983
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1982
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1981
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1980
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1979
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US Severes Diplomatic Relations with Taiwan through Taiwan Relations Act.
US embassy transfers to non-governmental American Institute in Taiwan
1978
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1977
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1976
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1975
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1974
Ambassador: Leonard Unger
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1973
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1972
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1971
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Taiwan is "expelled" from the United Nations
1970
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1969
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1968
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1967
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1966
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1965
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1964
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1963
Ambassador: Jerauld Wright
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1962
Ambassador: Alan G. Kirk
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1961
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1960
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NCOIC: Berle Garris
Watchstanders:SSgt Leo Bates,  

1959
Ambassador: 
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NCOIC:MSgt. Hiram S. (Steve) Range & Berle Garris
Watchstanders: SSgt Leo Bates, Sgt. Virgil M. Johnson, Sgt. Thomas F. Schultz, Sgt. Kenneth J. Swinson
Final reminder for any of you who served on Taiwan during the period 1955-1979.

You are eligible for the US-ROC Mutual Defense Commemorative Badge. If you were on Taiwan during the bombardment from the mainland (August 1958),  you are also eligible for the Honor Medal for 823 Bombardment.

June 30, 2006 is the deadline for applying for these awards which have been given each year since 1998. If you qualify, and are interested, check out www.taiwanvets.com for details.
1958
Ambassador :Karl L. Rankin (1953-1958) &  Everett F. Drumright
Company Commander: 
NCOIC: MSgt. Hiram S. (Steve) Range
Watchstanders: SSgt Leo Bates, Sgt. Virgil M. Johnson, Sgt. Thomas F. Schultz, Sgt. Kenneth J. Swinson

1957
Ambassador: Karl L. Rankin 
Company Commander: 
NCOIC: MSgt. Hiram S. (Steve) Range
Watchstanders: S/Sgt. Richard McNutt / S/Sgt. Billy K. Grove
Sgt. William Langlois (subsequently became San Francisco Police Department's most decorated officer( re:  article in Leatherneck)
Sgt. Gerald Winters / Sgt. Thomas F. Schultz / Cpl. Kenneth R. Swinson (deceased)
Sgt. Fred Siverly, Cpl. Virgil M. Johnson, Sgt Leo Bates
1958 AND 1959 NCOIC Hiram (Steve) Range.  He left in late 59 and was replaced by Berle Garris.
1956
Ambassador: Karl L. Rankin 
Company Commander: 
NCOIC: Howard J. Marburger
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1955