Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and spouse, Queen Farah, visit Washington DC. The Iranian Monarch and Queen Farah visit Washington Mosque. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi removes his shoes before entering the Masjid Muhammad Mosque (1519 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20001). The Shah and Queen Farah arrive at the White House for a State dinner. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy receives them. Cameramen take photographs.
U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North testifies before a Joint Congressional Committee formed to investigate the Iran-Contra affair in the United States. Mr. John Nields, Counsel for the Committee, asks Lt. Colonel North about the President's knowledge regarding the deal, and his meeting with the President regarding the same. Mr. Nields further questions the witness about the documentation and memorandums written by him, absence of the President's initials on them, and their approval by the Security Council. Nields then discusses the Admiral's letter dated 7th April 1986, regarding the recommendation to prepare a paper for the President. Lastly he questions the Lt. Col about the shredding of the memorandums on 21st November 1986.
U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North testifies before a Joint Congressional Committee formed to investigate the Iran-Contra matter. Chief Counsel for the Committee, John Nields, questions Lt. Col. Oliver North about newspaper publicity. Mr. Nields asks him about his discussions with Robert McFarlane. He also asks whether Lt. Col. shredded some documents on 21st of January and if they contained anything that could be damaging to the President. North's counsel, Brendan Sullivan, objects. North and his prosecutor whisper. Mr. Nields asks North about political damage to the President.
Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi aboard USS Valley Forge (CVS-45) in Caribbean. Shah and aides leave USS Valley Forge. Gun battery fires a salute. Smoke in the background.
Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi aboard USS Valley Forge (CVS-45) in Caribbean. Shah's flag fly from the mast. Radar screen in the background. Shah and party comes up to flight deck of number two elevator. Helicopter lands on the flight deck. Shah receives an album of still pictures made of his visit. Shah and party watch a plane being catapulted. Plane makes a flat-hatting pass over the Valley Forge as Shah and party go down an elevator.
Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi aboard USS Valley Forge (CVS-45) tied up at a pier in San Diego, California. View of saluting battery firing 7 rounds before scene shifts to the Shah and United States Navy and Iranian officers walking along the flight deck past U.S. Navy Douglas AD Skyraider aircraft. Shah and entourage walk along flight deck. U.S. Navy Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter aircraft seen on deck. Several U.S. warships are seen in San Diego harbor in the background. Shah's flag flies from mainmast of the Valley Forge.