Farah Pahlavi’s 1977 Speech at the University of Southern California

Queen Farah speaks candidly about her journey as the Queen, highlighting the challenges and responsibilities she faced. She shares her personal connection to the people, expressing pride rich cultural heritage and its modernization efforts. She focuses on the rapid social and economic changes under the leadership of the Pahlavi dynasty, particularly the push for modernization that came with her husband’s ambitious reforms. She may highlight the White Revolution, which aimed to modernize economy, education system, and social fabric.