Doostane Farsi Zabane Man, which translates from Persian (Farsi) to "My Persian-Speaking Friends," aims to increase friendship and cultural understanding between Iranians and Americans through a pen pal program between young citizens of Iran and the United States.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
The Peacock Throne (also known as the Naderi Throne) Golestan Palace, Tehran Circa late 1800’s
2,500 year celebration of the Persian Empire, consisted of an elaborate set of festivities that took place October 12–16, 1971, on the occasion of the 2,500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian monarchy (Persian Empire) by Cyrus the Great.
Imperial Iranian Army Soldiers in a Parade ( Circa 1970’s )
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi and Top Military Generals paying Tribute to Cyrus the Great, Founder of the Persian Empire
Imperial Iranian Army Officers ( Circa 1960 )
A Picture from 2,500 year Celebration of the Persian Empire in Persepolis, Iran on the Cover of Paris Match Magazine
Shah Ismail I, King of Iran and founder of Safavid Dynasty
Queen Fawzia of Iran and Her Daughter Princess Shahnaz
The Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun was instituted by Fat’h Ali Shah of the Qajar Dynasty in 1808 to honor foreign officials (later extended to Persians) who had rendered distinguished services to Persia (Iran)
