Mahnaz Afkhami Archive

United States President Jimmy Carter Visit to Iran, 1977

On New Year's Eve of 1977, United States President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter visited Iran. Mahnaz Afkhami was designated as one of the official hosts to the President and First Lady. 

During the trip, an extravagant dinner was held to honor the visiting guests and at which both President Carter and the Shah spoke. After the dinner, selected guests were invited to the Niavaran Palace for a small celebratory gathering. 

Mahnaz Afkhami Meeting United States President Jimmy Carter (photograph)

Mahnaz Afkhami with United States First Lady Rosalynn Carter at Carpet Museum (photograph)

Mahnaz Afkhami stands with United States First Lady Rosalynn Carter (photograph)

Mahnaz Afkhami with United States First Lady Rosalynn Carter (photograph)

United States President Carter and Mohammad Reza Shah Shaking Hands (photograph)

United States President Jimmy Carter and Mohammad Reza Shah (photograph)

Mahnaz Afkhami at the New Years Eve Dinner for United States President Jimmy Carter (photograph)

National Leaders Gather at Iranian New Year's Eve Party (photograph)

Daily Diary of President Jimmy Carter Visit to Iran (document)

United States President Jimmy Carter Speech to Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Shah at New Years Dinner (document)

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Shah Speech to United States President Jimmy Carter at New Years Dinner (document)

United States President Jimmy Carter's Letter to Mahnaz Afkhami (document)