Muhammad Reza Shah's birthday and coronation anniversary; "My only hope is to maintain the independence and progress of the Iranian people" On November 4, 1298, in one of the old neighborhoods of Tehran, a boy was born who became the crown prince of Iran at the age of six. At the age of 21 he began his reign and was officially crowned on November 4, 1346, coinciding with his 48th birthday. During the coronation ceremony in Salam Hall in Golestan Palace, Mohammad Reza Shah said that he has no goal but "the honor of the nation and the country" and that his only hope is to "maintain the independence, sovereignty of Iran and the progress of the Iranian people" and in this way he is even ready to sacrifice his life.

Muhammad Reza Shah's birthday and coronation anniversary; "My only hope is to maintain the independence and progress of the Iranian people" On November 4, 1298, in one of the old neighborhoods of Tehran, a boy was born who became the crown prince of Iran at the age of six. At the age of 21 he began his reign and was officially crowned on November 4, 1346, coinciding with his 48th birthday. During the coronation ceremony in Salam Hall in Golestan Palace, Mohammad Reza Shah said that he has no goal but "the honor of the nation and the country" and that his only hope is to "maintain the independence, sovereignty of Iran and the progress of the Iranian people" and in this way he is even ready to sacrifice his life.