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Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - 31 March 1814, (1845)

Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - 31 March 1814, (1845). Artist: Paul Delaroche
Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - 31 March 1814, (1845). The invasion of France by the Allies culminated in Napoleons abdication of 11 April

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Mary Queen of Scots Compelled To Sign Her Abdication in Lochleven Castle, 1567, (1878)

Mary Queen of Scots Compelled To Sign Her Abdication in Lochleven Castle, 1567, (1878). Artist: Thomas Brown
Mary Queen of Scots Compelled To Sign Her Abdication in Lochleven Castle, 1567, (1878). After Sir William Allan (1782-1850)

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Federal Republic of Germany joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 1952

Federal Republic of Germany joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 1952. Dr Hans Riesser of the German Diplomatic Mission in the US signs the document making West Germany the 53rd member of

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the 'Lower Twenty', 1864. Creator: Unknown

Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Lower Twenty", 1864. Creator: Unknown
Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Lower Twenty", 1864. Crowds at a polling station on 8 November, '...the day of the Presidential election

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the 'Upper Ten', 1864. Creator: Unknown

Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Upper Ten", 1864. Creator: Unknown
Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Upper Ten", 1864. Crowds at a polling station on 8 November, '...the day of the Presidential election

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Satzuma's envoys paying the indemnity money at Yokohama for the murder of Mr. Richardson, 1864

Satzuma's envoys paying the indemnity money at Yokohama for the murder of Mr. Richardson, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Satzuma's envoys paying the indemnity money at Yokohama for the murder of Mr. Richardson, 1864. 'This sketch was taken by our Artist in the office of the British Legation

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: King Ludwig of Bavaria & Family, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

King Ludwig of Bavaria & Family, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
King Ludwig of Bavaria & Family, between c1915 and c1920.

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Sub-treasury, 4 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Sub-treasury, 4 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Sub-treasury, 4 Oct 1918 (date created or published later). A rally for the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign which took place on the steps of Federal Hall, New York City in 1918 during World War I.

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: The election of Mr. Horatio Seymour, Governor of the State of New York…, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The election of Mr. Horatio Seymour, Governor of the State of New York…, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The election of Mr. Horatio Seymour, Governor of the State of New York: Democratic procession passing the New York Hotel, 1862

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: great meeting in favour of Prince Frederick..., 1864

The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: great meeting in favour of Prince Frederick..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: great meeting in favour of Prince Frederick at Elmshorn, Holstein, 1864. '...the great open-air meeting...was a scene of the greatest enthusiasm...there were

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Oscar Straus, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Oscar Straus, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Oscar Straus, May 1918. Oscar Solomon Straus (1850-1926), former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Labor appearing at a World War I Liberty Bond rally in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Cecil Arden, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Cecil Arden, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Cecil Arden, May 1918. Cecil Arden (1894-1989), an American mezzo-soprano and contralto opera singer, appearing at a World War I Liberty Bond rally in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Stephen A. Wise [i.e. Stephen S. Wise], May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Stephen A. Wise [i.e. Stephen S. Wise], May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Stephen A. Wise [i.e. Stephen S. Wise], May 1918. Rabbi Stephen S. Wise at a World War I Liberty Bond rally in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street, New York City.

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Cecil Arden, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Cecil Arden, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Cecil Arden, May 1918. Cecil Arden (1894-1989), an American mezzo-soprano and contralto opera singer, appearing at a World War I Liberty Bond rally in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Anti-War meeting, 8 Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

Anti-War meeting, 8 Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Anti-War meeting, 1914. A Socialist anti-war rally against World War I in Union Square, New York City.

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Signing of the Treaty between England and China at Tien-tsin on June 26, 1858, (1858)

Signing of the Treaty between England and China at Tien-tsin on June 26, 1858, (1858). Creator: Unknown
Signing of the Treaty between England and China at Tien-tsin on June 26, 1858, (1858). Hwa-Sha-Na; the Earl of Elgin, Kwei-Leang; Admiral [Sir Michael] Seymour...the ceremony of signing the treaty

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: The Queen's Visit to Leeds - the Town Clerk reading the Address to Her Majesty in the Townhall

The Queen's Visit to Leeds - the Town Clerk reading the Address to Her Majesty in the Townhall, 1858. Queen Victoria visits the newly-opened town hall at Leeds in Yorkshire

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Torchlight Demonstration of Firemen at Fredericton, New Brunswick, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Torchlight Demonstration of Firemen at Fredericton, New Brunswick, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Torchlight Demonstration of Firemen at Fredericton, New Brunswick, [Canada], 1858....a demonstration...in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday...[one of] the many proofs of the loyalty of our

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Agricultural Labourers Union at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-Street...1876. Creator: Unknown

Agricultural Labourers Union at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-Street...1876. Creator: Unknown
Agricultural Labourers Union at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-Street, [London]: Delegates signing Petition, 1876. About a thousand persons from different parts of the country were present

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Entry of Alfonso XII. Into Madrid: Triumphal Arch in the Calle de Alcala, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Entry of Alfonso XII. Into Madrid: Triumphal Arch in the Calle de Alcala, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Entry of Alfonso XII. Into Madrid: Triumphal Arch in the Calle de Alcala, 1876. Inscription: Al Rey Don Alfonso XII; Pacificador de Espana (To King Alfonso XII, Pacifier of Spain)

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Proclaiming the result of the vote on the annexation question before the Royal Palace, Naples

Proclaiming the result of the vote on the annexation question before the Royal Palace, Naples, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Proclaiming the result of the vote on the annexation question before the Royal Palace, Naples, 1860. Three sides of the square were occupied by the National Guard, and the fourth by a booth

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: 'Cleveland's entry into Washington - March 4th. 1885.', 1885

"Cleveland's entry into Washington - March 4th. 1885.", 1885. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
"Cleveland's entry into Washington - March 4th. 1885.", 1885

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo: the Governor introducing Cinghalese... 1876

Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo: the Governor introducing Cinghalese... 1876. Creator: Unknown
Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo: the Governor introducing Cinghalese chiefs to the Prince [of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The Governor (the Right Hon. W. H)

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 1936, (2023)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 1936, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 10 December 1936, (2023). Edward (1894-1972)

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. The Carriages; God save the Queen [Victoria]; The Queen at the Peers entrance'

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Les Evenements de Grece; Le 4 aout 1917, apres avoir prete serment sur l'Evangile, le roi... 1917

Les Evenements de Grece; Le 4 aout 1917, apres avoir prete serment sur l'Evangile, le roi... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Evenements de Grece; Le 4 aout 1917, apres avoir prete serment sur l'Evangile, le roi Alexandre, lit son discours du trone devant la Chambre de 1915

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Les Evenements de Grece; La presentation de serment au roi Alexandre, sur le Champ... 1917

Les Evenements de Grece; La presentation de serment au roi Alexandre, sur le Champ... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Evenements de Grece; La presentation de serment au roi Alexandre, sur le Champ de Mars: le general Miliotis Comninos, commandant le 1st corps d'armee

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: La Preparation a la Guerre aux Etats-Unis; Les paroles d'un grand Americain: prononcant... 1917

La Preparation a la Guerre aux Etats-Unis; Les paroles d'un grand Americain: prononcant... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La Preparation a la Guerre aux Etats-Unis; Les paroles d'un grand Americain: prononcant un discours a Mineola, le colonel Roosevelt s'ecrie: , 1917

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: ; A Columbia (Pensylvanie) le 10 mai: la harangue a nos... 1917. Creator: Unknown

; A Columbia (Pensylvanie) le 10 mai: la harangue a nos... 1917. Creator: Unknown
; A Columbia (Pensylvanie) le 10 mai: la harangue a nos representants du Dr Nicholas Murray Butler, president de l'Universite, 1917

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: En L'Honneur de L'Amerique; A Paris, place d'lena, le 22 avril

En L'Honneur de L'Amerique; A Paris, place d'lena, le 22 avril: la foule autour de la statue...1917 Creator
En L'Honneur de L'Amerique; A Paris, place d'lena, le 22 avril: la foule autour de la statue de Washington, au pied de laquelle viennent d'etre chantes le Star Spangled Banner par

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: En L'Honneur de L'Amerique; A Londres, le 20 avril 1917: pour la premiere fois

En L'Honneur de L'Amerique; A Londres, le 20 avril 1917: pour la premiere fois, par un grand acte symbolique, les drapeaux nationaux de Grande-Bretagne et d'Amerique melent leurs couleurs

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Au Palais de Tauride; Le bureau du Conseil des delegues ouvriers et soldats, pendant... 1917

Au Palais de Tauride; Le bureau du Conseil des delegues ouvriers et soldats, pendant... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Au Palais de Tauride; Le bureau du Conseil des delegues ouvriers et soldats, pendant une seance pleniere: les delegues soldats ont ete elus a raison d'un delegue par compagnie; les delegues

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: La Revolution Russe; Au Palais de Tauride: des soldats et des marins

La Revolution Russe; Au Palais de Tauride: des soldats et des marins, auxquels se sont melés...1917 Creator: Unknown
La Revolution Russe; Au Palais de Tauride: des soldats et des marins, auxquels se sont meles quelques civils et des femmes, ecoutent une harangue de M

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Sur le Sol Americain; Le salut de Joffre a la Fayette, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Sur le Sol Americain; Le salut de Joffre a la Fayette, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sur le Sol Americain; Le salut de Joffre a la Fayette, 1917. First World War: On American soil (the Joffre-Viviani Mission); Joffre salutes (the statue of) Lafayette (in Prospect Park, New York)

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Sur le Sol Americain; L'arrivee a New-York, le 9 mai, de M. Viviani et du marechal, dans... 1917

Sur le Sol Americain; L'arrivee a New-York, le 9 mai, de M. Viviani et du marechal, dans... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sur le Sol Americain; L'arrivee a New-York, le 9 mai, de M. Viviani et du marechal, dans la prodigieuse tempete d'acclamations de la foule, 1917

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Sur le Sol Americain; L'arrivee de la mission Joffre-Viviani, le 25 avril 1917, a la... 1917

Sur le Sol Americain; L'arrivee de la mission Joffre-Viviani, le 25 avril 1917, a la... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sur le Sol Americain; L'arrivee de la mission Joffre-Viviani, le 25 avril 1917, a la residence preparee pour les recevoir a Washington, 1917

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Presenté et dedié a la convention National l'an 2 de la Republique, 1793. Creator: A. Duplessis

Presenté et dedié a la convention National l'an 2 de la Republique, 1793. Creator: A. Duplessis
Presente et dedie a la convention National l'an 2 de la Republique, 1793

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; auto-taxi de propagande social-democrate... 1919

La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; auto-taxi de propagande social-democrate... 1919. Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; auto-taxi de propagande social-democrate devant un bureau de vote, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; l'ordre assure dans la rue par l'artillerie... 1919

La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; l'ordre assure dans la rue par l'artillerie... 1919
La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; l'ordre assure dans la rue par l'artillerie de campagne, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; les elections a Berlin: le 19 janvier... 1919

La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; les elections a Berlin: le 19 janvier... 1919. Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; les elections a Berlin: le 19 janvier, electeurs et electrices se pressant a l'entree d'une section de vote, 1919

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; deux jeunes distributrices de bulletins... 1919

La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; deux jeunes distributrices de bulletins... 1919. Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; deux jeunes distributrices de bulletins de vote en faveur du national allemand, 1919

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: 'Le Kaiser en Fuite; Premiere journee d'exil; Guillaume, encore en tenue militaire... 1918

'Le Kaiser en Fuite; Premiere journee d'exil; Guillaume, encore en tenue militaire... 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Le Kaiser en Fuite; Premiere journee d'exil; Guillaume, encore en tenue militaire, la canne a la main, fait sa promenade dans les jardins d'Amerongen avec son hote, le comte Bentinck

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: 'Le Kaiser en Fuite; L'arrivee a Amerongen de Guillaume de Hohenzollern, 1918. Creator: Unknown

'Le Kaiser en Fuite; L'arrivee a Amerongen de Guillaume de Hohenzollern, 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Le Kaiser en Fuite; L'arrivee a Amerongen de Guillaume de Hohenzollern, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: 'Le Kaiser en Fuite; Une aile du chateau d'Amerongen, refuge de ex-kaiser, 1918. Creator: Unknown

'Le Kaiser en Fuite; Une aile du chateau d'Amerongen, refuge de ex-kaiser, 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Le Kaiser en Fuite; Une aile du chateau d'Amerongen, refuge de ex-kaiser, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: 'Le Kaiser en Fuite; A la station-frontiere de Rijsden par ou l'ex-kaiser entra en... 1918

'Le Kaiser en Fuite; A la station-frontiere de Rijsden par ou l'ex-kaiser entra en... 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Le Kaiser en Fuite; A la station-frontiere de Rijsden par ou l'ex-kaiser entra en Hollande avec sa suite, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: Visit of Li Hung Chang to the Queen at Osborne, c1900. Creator: George Henry Grenville Manton

Visit of Li Hung Chang to the Queen at Osborne, c1900. Creator: George Henry Grenville Manton
Visit of Li Hung Chang to the Queen at Osborne, c1900. Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang, Viceroy of Zhili, with Queen Victoria at Osborne House in 1896....he failed to give the extensive orders for

Background imagePolitical Event Collection: The Lambeth Election: the Hustings at Kennington, 1857. Creator: Unknown

The Lambeth Election: the Hustings at Kennington, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Lambeth Election: the Hustings at Kennington, [London], 1857. The nomination took place...at the Triangle, Kennington-park...Mr



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