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littlemissmartypants

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Sat May 30, 2026, 05:41 AM Saturday

Mirza Ali Qoli Khan Iran Duffer "charging" in Washington, D.C. With his wife, May 28, 1913. [View all]



This was before Iran became Iran and was Persia.


Chargé d'affaires or Duffer charge[1] (to French: Chargé d'affaires) to the senior political officer who is absent ambassador. It is said to temporarily represent his government with another government.
https://fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1
Translated from Persian.




I found this photo interesting in light of our current predicament. Think about it like a "this day in history" moment. Look how far away a once normal life can seem.

I hope you enjoy it. Her facial expression sealed the deal for me.

I couldn't find a photographer listed for a proper attribution.


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