The First Family’s visit to Iran at the end of 1977 was unexpected and highly anticipated. The government of Iran planned an elaborate state dinner for the Carters, with speeches by both the Shah and Jimmy Carter. At the time of the Carters’ visit at the end of 1977, an alliance between Iran and the U.S. was highly anticipated for the future. Click the photo to see the full 12-minute video, Mahnaz Afkhami can be seen at minute 3:10.