Watch The Big Picture - Military Assistance Advisory Group: Iran

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. From the U.S. Army's THE BIG PICTURE television series, 1950-1975. A first hand report on the U.S. Military Assistance Program in Iran. Filmed entirely on location, and narrated by Mike Wallace, this week's THE BIG PICTURE is an exciting and informative documentary of American Foreign Policy in action.

From dashing cavalry to modern armor, from camels to jet aircraft, this is the story of a nation on guard against communist aggression in the strategically important Middle East. Aided by modern American weapons and advice, the armed forces of Iran make a vital contribution to the peace and security of the Free World.

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