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In 1971, the Shah of Iran celebrated 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy by throwing the greatest party in history. It left the country reeling and crystallized the opposition, led by Ayatollah Khomeini.

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The Greatest Party on Earth

In 1971, the Shah of Iran celebrated 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy by throwing the greatest party in history. It left the country reeling and crystallized the opposition, led by Ayatollah Khomeini.

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