Women march on International Women's Day

Committees took responsibility for security, food distribution and administration during the collapse of the old state.

The Palestinian leader became the first prominent foreign guest after the revolution's victory.

The visit symbolized a foreign policy shift from alliance with Israel under the Shah toward support for Palestinian liberation.

The transformation of the diplomatic building gave material expression to the revolution's anti-Zionist position.

The activist with experience in Lebanon joined the new government and helped connect Iranian and regional liberation movements.

Participants insisted that those who had opposed the Shah should help define the freedoms and social order of post-revolutionary Iran.

The protests exposed tensions among Islamic, socialist, nationalist and feminist interpretations of emancipation.

Women workers, students and professionals organized meetings and marches despite harassment and political pressure.

Citizens were asked whether monarchy should be replaced by an Islamic Republic.

For supporters, the vote translated the revolutionary overthrow into a direct act of popular sovereignty.