The Shah of Iran threw the greatest party in history in 1971 to celebrate 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy. The lavish event featured a five-course banquet served to world leaders, a pageant of soldiers in ancient Persian costume, and the opening of the Azadi Tower in Tehran.
Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate Party
The 1971 extravaganza hosted by the Shah of Iran marked a crucial turning point in his complex and tumultuous relationship with the Iranian people.
