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Splendid to be a king Mohammed Reza Shah of Iran
Tehran AP profile of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi describes a modernizing Iran with a booming oil revenue stream, a 36 billion dollar budget, urban expansion, defense buildup, and a plan to elevate Iran to a top five global economy. It notes literacy challenges, mass imports for food and farm goods, and a drive to transform governance, education, and industry under his dynastic vision.
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Hugh A. Mulligan
Tehran
Persepolis
Christopher Marlowe
Iran
Mohammed Reza Phalavi
Shahanshah
Persia
Shah
Mohammed Mossadeghi