Oral History with Kam Amirzafari

Kam Amirzafari, a political refugee from Iran, moved to Princeton in 1984. He recalls visiting Princeton in 1976 for the Bicentennial and playing a patriotic record repeatedly upon returning to Iran. Amirzafari appreciates the U.S. freedoms and liberties, noting the efficiency and transparency of the system. He admires the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, praising their foresight and checks and balances. Amirzafari also highlights the historical significance of the American Legion Post, the second African American Legion Hall in the country, and its efforts to refurbish its history. He suggests that Princeton is full of interesting characters with untold stories.