Pictures of people’s daily life in the 40s and 50s

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In August 1978 the shah again named Sharif-Emami prime minister in an attempt to quell growing civil unrest. Sharif-Emami promptly sought to modernize the country and end government corruption while attempting to appease Muslim sensibilities. He legalized political parties, set new elections, and oversaw the release of a number of political prisoners.

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