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Khomeini was a leading Shi'ia Muslim scholar and attracted great support. Influential in advancing the religious character of  the revolution, under Khomeini's leadership the country voted in favour of replacing the monarchy with an Islamic  Government.  \r\n\r\nHere the Shah is shown hiding under the coat tails of 'Uncle Sam' who is wearing a hat of the flag of Israel. This is a reference to  Khomeini's criticism of the Shah's relationship with the United States of America which he accused of helping continue the Shah's reign  and Israel, who he perceived as an enemy of Islam. ","physicalDescription":"Poster, paper printed with design in coloured ink. The scene shows Khomeini, his arm is raised up, pointing towards a Persian inscription, next to this is an angel in yellow robes. At his feet, the Shah, who is dressed in ceremonial uniform is lying on the ground on his back. A dragon is wrapped around his legs and next to him are his crown and jewelled dagger. With his left arm the Shah is holding onto the coat tails of 'Uncle Sam', who wears a blue top hat with the star of David on and is shown descending into an inferno. 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