German slates refer to the dream of "Northern" people to fly, fulfilled by aircraft development. Scenes from Paris airshow in 1908, when it was a feature of the automobile show that year. Hangars bear names of aircraft companies: Bleriot; Vetze and others, with historic vintage airplanes of the period parked on the grass in front of each. A man plays with a dog in the grass. Spectators are seated in stands set up in the background. Scene shifts to 1935, where a long row of German aircraft are shown parked with engines running. Then it shifts to 1943, with a long line of German Messerschmitt aircraft parked with engines running. An animated map shows air lines of communication emanating from center of Germany and extending throughout Europe. Huge formations of German warplanes are seen in flight.
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, speaks about the economic system of Iran. An English dubbing translates the Shah’s comments. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi speaks how Iran has adopted a capitalist system (defined as “if you accept what is not communist is capitalist”) despite every natural and industrial resources of the country is nationalized. The Shah added that almost half of companies in Iran have opened their accounts to the public.
U.S. President Richard Nixon visits Tehran, Iran. President Nixon and Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi look out from the rooftop opening of their car in a motorcade. President Nixon, the Shah, the First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon and Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi, wife of the Shah of Iran, step from a car at the Niavaran Palace (Tehran Province Tehran District 1 Niavaran St, Niavaran Square, Iran). The children of Shah Pahlavi greet Mr. and Mrs. Nixon upon their arrival. The group poses for pictures. The group enters the palace.
United States President Richard Nixon visits Tehran, Iran. United States Air Force One aircraft (VC-137C SAM 27000) taxis at an airport. Iranian troops lined up in honor of the United States President. Iranian and American flags flutter from a review stand. Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and other dignitaries walk towards the Air Force One aircraft. President Nixon and the First Lady Pat Nixon descend the stairs of the aircraft. President Nixon is greeted by Iranian officials. The Shah of Iran and President Nixon stand on the review stand. Troops march past the review stand. The wife of the Shah of Iran and Mrs. Nixon stand in front of the Air Force One aircraft. President Nixon is greeted by officials.
A reception for U.S. President Richard Nixon at the Niavaran Palace (Tehran Province Tehran District 1 Niavaran St, Niavaran Square, Iran) in Tehran, Iran. President Nixon, the First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon and Farah Pahlavi, Shahbanu or Empress of Iran, greet guests prior to a sumptuous state dinner. Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and President Nixon talk to each other while they shake hands with others. President Nixon, Shah and spouses heading for the dinner.
A reception for U.S. President Richard Nixon at the Niavaran Palace (Tehran Province Tehran District 1 Niavaran St, Niavaran Square, Iran) in Tehran, Iran. President Nixon speaks with Farah Pahlavi, wife of the Shah of Iran, at a dinner table. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran speaks with the First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon at the dinner table. The Shah speaks before the dinner.