English subtitles for clip: File:1959-11-02 Iran.ogv

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In Tehran, the resplendent Golestan Palace is the setting for the 40th birthday celebration

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of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, who receives the felicitations of the diplomatic corps

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and leaders of the government and the military.

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At this time, rumor had it the Shah would announce his third marriage, but the monarch

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remained silent on the topic as the ceremony concluded with a traditional and spectacular

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pyrotechnic display.

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Fiery birthday tribute!