Mohammed Zahir Shah -- 'Father of the Nation'

Mohammed Zahir Shah (15 October 1914 – 23 July 2007) was the last King (Shah) of Afghanistan, reigning for four decades, from 1933 until he was ousted by a coup in 1973. Following his return from exile he was given the title 'Father of the Nation' in 2002 which he held until his death.[2] -- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Early Contacts - U.S.-Afghan Relations -- Building long-distance roads across Afghanistan. -- President Eisenhower is welcomed at the airport by King Zahir Shah -- President John F. Kennedy and King ... - Gallery