Decades ago, a dozen friends gathered on the National Mall for breakfast. Despite the extravagant scene being captured by a Post photographer, the people at the center remained a mystery. That is until Joyce Naltchayan Boghosian put the pieces together.

This photo on the National Mall captivated the country decades ago. The real story behind it remained a mystery — until now.

In 1974, a group of friends met the unthinkable with a lavish celebration. The real story behind a photo that captured the moment remained a mystery until now.

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