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Background imageDeclaration Collection: The British Fleet - Spithead, 1914

The British Fleet - Spithead, 1914
Britains Bulwarks. The great fleet assembled at Spithead, Portsmouth - July 16th - 20th 1914 for King George Vs inspection, three weeks after the declaration of war against Germany

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Independence Declaration

Independence Declaration
The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia

Background imageDeclaration Collection: De Gaulle Declaration

De Gaulle Declaration
De Gaulles declaration to occupied France that France has lost a battle but has not lost the war, reassuring his country that victory will eventually restore France

Background imageDeclaration Collection: The Declaration of Independence, USA

The Declaration of Independence, USA Date: circa 1900

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Winston Churchill posing in the garden of the White House

Winston Churchill posing in the garden of the White House
Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, posing hte the grounds of the White House, Washington, dressed in his siren suit. Churchill was in the USA for a meeting with Franklin D

Background imageDeclaration Collection: The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelp

The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelp
United States. The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia. Horticultural Hall. The Spanish and American Illustration (1876)

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776

Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Benjamin Rush / Sully

Benjamin Rush / Sully
BENJAMIN RUSH American medical practitioner, signatory to the Declaration of Independence

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Covenanting women: signing the anti-Home-rule pledge

Covenanting women: signing the anti-Home-rule pledge
Women take part in the demonstration by signing the anti-Home-rule declaration at Belfast. 1912

Background imageDeclaration Collection: John Adams, President

John Adams, President
JOHN ADAMS Lawyer and diplomat, one of the drafters of the Declaration of Independence, Second President of the United States. Date: 1735 - 1826

Background imageDeclaration Collection: London pre-war tension

London pre-war tension
In Whitehall, London, police protect a man trying to distribute peace pamphlets to the crowd which had gathered on the Bank Holiday Monday

Background imageDeclaration Collection: De Gaulle Declaration 2

De Gaulle Declaration 2
De Gaulles declaration to occupied France that France has lost a battle but has not lost the war, reassuring his country that victory will eventually restore France

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Independence Declaration

Independence Declaration
The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Ancus Marcius sending priests to declare war against the Latins

Ancus Marcius sending priests to declare war against the Latins
Ancus Marcius, legendary fourth king of Rome, sending priests or Fetials to declare war against the Latins, 7th century BC. Ancus Martius envoie des Feciales declarer la guerre aux Latins

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days Queen of England, 1553

Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days Queen of England, 1553. Courtiers show King Edward VI's declaration. Lady Jane Grey declining the crown. Copperplate engraving from M. A

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Benjamin Franklin - American scientist, inventor, politician

Benjamin Franklin - American scientist, inventor, politician
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist, inventor and politician. In 1776 he wrote, with Jefferson and John Adams, the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). 3rd US President

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). 3rd US President
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Third president of the United States of America (1801-1809), one of the Founding Fathers. He was the author of the Declaration of Independence. Portrait

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Benjamin Franklin - American scientist, inventor, politician

Benjamin Franklin - American scientist, inventor, politician
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist, inventor and politician. In 1776 he wrote, with Jefferson and John Adams, the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Virginia, Charlottesviile, USA - University of Virginia

Virginia, Charlottesviile, USA - University of Virginia
United States, Virginia, Charlottesviile. The University of Virginia. It was founded in 1819 by the United States Declaration of Independence

Background imageDeclaration Collection: General Election Result

General Election Result
The declaration of the result of the General Election Poll at the Town Hall, Leeds, in which Gladstones Liberals have a majority

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Maria Pita - Spanish heroine

Maria Pita - Spanish heroine
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine

Background imageDeclaration Collection: United States, Virginia, Charlottesviile

United States, Virginia, Charlottesviile. The University of Virginia. It was founded in 1819 by the United States Declaration of Independence

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). 3rd president of the USA

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). 3rd president of the USA
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Third president of the United States of America (1801-1809), one of the Founding Fathers. He was the author of the Declaration of Independence. Portrait

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist, inventor and politician. In 1776 he wrote, with Jefferson and John Adams, the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Peter Tatchell and others, Bermondsey by-election

Peter Tatchell and others, Bermondsey by-election
Peter Gary Tatchell (b 1952), Australian-born British political activist

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Ian Smith, Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia

Ian Smith, Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia
Ian Douglas Smith (1919-2007), best known as the Prime Minister of the British self-governing colony of Southern Rhodesia

Background imageDeclaration Collection: FRENCH GO TO WAR 1854

FRENCH GO TO WAR 1854
French politicians are tremendously pleased to be going to war with Russia, where a great many French soldiers will die. Date: 1854

Background imageDeclaration Collection: JOHN HANCOCK (1737 - 1793), American businessman and statesman

JOHN HANCOCK (1737 - 1793), American businessman and statesman, first signer of the Declaration of Independence

Background imageDeclaration Collection: THOMAS MCKEAN (1734 - 1817), American politician; signer of Declaration of Independence

THOMAS MCKEAN (1734 - 1817), American politician; signer of Declaration of Independence

Background imageDeclaration Collection: The New Shaving-Machine (suggested by a recent invention)

The New Shaving-Machine (suggested by a recent invention)

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Dail Eirann opened in Dublin - Sinn Fein declaration

Dail Eirann opened in Dublin - Sinn Fein declaration
The Dail Eirann opened in Dublin - a Sinn Fein declaration of independence. The opening of the Sinn Fein parliament in Ireland - the Dail Eirann at the Mansion House, Dublin. Date: 21st January 1919

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Coal Strike in Stoke-on-Trent 1920

Coal Strike in Stoke-on-Trent 1920
Pit boys from Stoke-on-Trent with a chalked declaration

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Parliament declares the British throne vacant, 1688

Parliament declares the British throne vacant, 1688
Parliament declares the British throne vacant after the flight of James II in 1688. 1688

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Outbreak of WWII - crowds outside Downing Street

Outbreak of WWII - crowds outside Downing Street
A large crowd gathered outside 10 Downing Street at 11 o clock on 3 September 1939, at the time the Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain was broadcasting the announcement of war. Date: 1939

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Outbreak of WWII - Queen visits Vincent Square hospital 1939

Outbreak of WWII - Queen visits Vincent Square hospital 1939
Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) pictured visiting the Vincent Square Infants Hospital in Victoria, London, just before the declaration of war in September 1939

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Outbreak of WWII - Sphere cover - Proclamation of war London

Outbreak of WWII - Sphere cover - Proclamation of war London
Front cover of The Sphere with photograph depicting an official proclamation about the declaration of war made by Mr W. J

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Outbreak of WWII - Germans leave London 1939

Outbreak of WWII - Germans leave London 1939
Dr. Kordt, German Charge d Affaires in London, leaving the capital with his wife upon declaration of war in September 1939. Date: 1939

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Mounted guards in Madrid, Spain, April 1931

Mounted guards in Madrid, Spain, April 1931
Mounted guards in Madrid in April 1931, when Spain was declared a Republic. 1931

Background imageDeclaration Collection: America - House Where Declaration Was Written

America - House Where Declaration Was Written
Graff House In Philadelphia The House Where The Declaration Of Independence Was Written During The American War of Independence Date: 1782

Background imageDeclaration Collection: America - Garden House Signing Declaration of Independence

America - Garden House Signing Declaration of Independence
The Garden House in Which Thomas Jefferson And Others Celebrated The Signing Of The United States Declaration of Independence In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Date: 1776

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Colonel F. Carneiro de Campos: Prisoner of War

Colonel F. Carneiro de Campos: Prisoner of War
Colonel Frederico Carneiro de Campos, was imprisoned by Paraguayan soldiers shortly before the initial act and declaration of war by Paraguay

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Form, British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914

Form, British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914, completed and dated 31 May 1947, rubber stamped by the Home Office, 12 June 1947. Declaration of Acquisition of British Nationality

Background imageDeclaration Collection: MR BUZFUZ / DICKENS

MR BUZFUZ / DICKENS
Serjeant Buzfuz. Dickens describes him as a driving, chaffing, masculine bar orator, who twists Chops and Tomato Sauce into a declaration of love

Background imageDeclaration Collection: THE COUNTRY IN DANGER

THE COUNTRY IN DANGER
LA PATRIE EN DANGER ! The official declaration that France is in danger is proclaimed on the Pont Neuf, Paris : marching troops rouse the citizens to action ! Date: 22 July 1792

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Washington D. C. - Shrine of the Declaration of Independence

Washington D. C. - Shrine of the Declaration of Independence
Washington D. C. USA - Shrine of the Declaration of Independence and the Constiution in the Marble Hall of the Library of Congress. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Delegates at the 1926 Imperial Conference

Delegates at the 1926 Imperial Conference
King George V with prime ministers at the 1926 Imperial Conference. Back row left to right: W. S. Monroe (Newfoundland), J. G. Coates (New Zealand), S. Bruce (Australia), J. B. M

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Address from Kaiser Wilhelm II to the German people, WW1

Address from Kaiser Wilhelm II to the German people, WW1
The address from Kaiser Wilhelm II to the German people at the beginning of the First World War. Date: 6 August 1914

Background imageDeclaration Collection: The Column of Constantine or Burnt Column, Istanbul

The Column of Constantine or Burnt Column, Istanbul
The Column of Constantine (or Burnt Column ) is a monumental column constructed on the orders of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great in 330 AD

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Lord Arthur Balfour - Electrical Station, Tel Aviv, Israel

Lord Arthur Balfour - Electrical Station, Tel Aviv, Israel
Lord Arthur Balfour (1848-1930) visit to the Electrical Station, Tel Aviv, Israel in March, 1925. (see also: 11093260) Date: 1925

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. August

Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. August
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. Act passed in France by the Constituent Assembly on August 26, 1789 with seventeen articles that define the rights of citizens and the nation

Background imageDeclaration Collection: United States. American War of Independence (1775-1783). Dec

United States. American War of Independence (1775-1783). Declaration of Independence: General Washingtons army in New York on July 9, 1776. Engraving by Howard Pyle, 1892. Coloured

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Thomas Jefferson / Knight

Thomas Jefferson / Knight
THOMAS JEFFERSON Third President of the USA (1801 - 1809) Date: 1743 - 1826

Background imageDeclaration Collection: WW1 - Patriotic Demonstrations in Russia

WW1 - Patriotic Demonstrations in Russia in support of the Tsar and the war effort against Germany

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Pedro II (1825-1891). Emperor of Brazil (1831 1889)

Pedro II (1825-1891). Emperor of Brazil (1831 1889). Allegory of the Departure of Dom Pedro II for Europe after the Declaration of the Republic (1890). Painting. BRAZIL. Sao Paulo

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Crowds gathered outside War Office in August 1914, WW1

Crowds gathered outside War Office in August 1914, WW1
Scene outside the War Office in Whitehall, London following the declaration of war in August 1914. Note the ubiquity of the straw boater among the men gathered there. Date: 1914

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Tomas Masaryk, Czech President, in Philadelphia, USA

Tomas Masaryk, Czech President, in Philadelphia, USA
Tomas Garrigue Masaryk (1850-1937), Austro-Hungarian and Czechoslovak politician, founder and first President of Czechoslovakia

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Attack on the British Embassy in Berlin

Attack on the British Embassy in Berlin
A furious crowd attacking the British Embassy in Berlin after the declaration of war. Date: 1914

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. King William I of Prussia re

Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. King William I of Prussia re
Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. Conflict between the Second French Empire and the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussian

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). American Founding Father. Pres

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). American Founding Father. Pres
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and de third President of the United State (1801-1809). Colored engraving

Background imageDeclaration Collection: John Hancock (1737-1793). Was a merchant, statesman, and pro

John Hancock (1737-1793). Was a merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Thomas Jefferson (1743 1826). Statue. Missouri History Muse

Thomas Jefferson (1743 1826). Statue. Missouri History Muse
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the third President of the United States (18011809). Statue

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Washington D. C. United States

Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Washington D. C. United States
United States. Washington D.C. Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Dedicated to T. Jefferson, the 3rd President and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States (1743-1826)

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). 3rd President of the United St

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). 3rd President of the United St
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). 3rd President and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Principal author of the Declaration of Independence

Background imageDeclaration Collection: American Declaration of Independence

American Declaration of Independence

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790). American statesman and scien

Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790). American statesman and scientist. Statue. Boston. Massachusetts

Background imageDeclaration Collection: The United States Declaration of Independence. (July 4, 1776

The United States Declaration of Independence. (July 4, 1776). Facsimile

Background imageDeclaration Collection: John Dickinson, Statesman

John Dickinson, Statesman
JOHN DICKINSON American statesman who played an influential part in the Revolution yet voted against the Independence declaration. with his autograph Date: 1732 - 1808

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Charles Carroll

Charles Carroll
CHARLES CARROLL of Carrollton, American Revolutionary leader, senator, signatory to the Declaration of Independence. Date: 1737 - 1832

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Declaration to Army

Declaration to Army
Reading the Declaration of Independence to the army in New York Date: 9 July 1776

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Henry Grattan / A Pope

Henry Grattan / A Pope
HENRY GRATTAN Irish politician, with his Declaration of Rights Date: 1746 - 1820

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Henry Grattan / Kenny / Lewi

Henry Grattan / Kenny / Lewi
HENRY GRATTAN Irish politician, moving the Declaration of Rights in the Irish House of Commons, 16 April 1782 Date: 1746 - 1820

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Elbridge Gerry

Elbridge Gerry
ELBRIDGE GERRY American politician. A signer of the Declaration of Independence. Vice president (1813-1814). Date: 1744 - 1814

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Thomas Jefferson / Decl In

Thomas Jefferson / Decl In
THOMAS JEFFERSON Third President of the USA (1801 - 1809) writing the Declaration of Independence Date: 1743 - 1826

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Winston Churchill returning as Prime Minister

Winston Churchill returning as Prime Minister
Winston Churchills first term of office as prime minister in peacetime: the leader of the conservative party with Mrs Churchill after hearing the declaration of the poll at Woodford

Background imageDeclaration Collection: German Ambassador Prince Lichnowsky leaves London

German Ambassador Prince Lichnowsky leaves London
Following Britains declaration of war on Germany, the German Ambassador to London, Karl Max, Prince Lichnowsky leaves the Embassy

Background imageDeclaration Collection: WW1 - The German Ambassador to France delivers ultimatum

WW1 - The German Ambassador to France delivers ultimatum
Baron Wilhelm von Schoen, German ambassador in Paris at the beginning of World War I assuring interim for Foreign Affairs M

Background imageDeclaration Collection: TRUMBULL, John (1756-1843). Declaration of Independence

TRUMBULL, John (1756-1843). Declaration of Independence. ca. 1817 - ca. 1819. The five-man drafting committee presenting their draft of the Declaration to the Congress (June 28th, 1776)

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Awaiting declaration of war 1914

Awaiting declaration of war 1914
A large crowd gathered outside Buckingham Palace at night on Tuesday 28 July 1914

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Crowds outside Buckingham Palace, London, WW1

Crowds outside Buckingham Palace, London, WW1
Crowds of people outside Buckingham Palace, London, on the night of the declaration of war against Germany

Background imageDeclaration Collection: A portrait of Thomas Jefferson. Fourth of July

A portrait of Thomas Jefferson. Fourth of July
A portrait of Thomas Jefferson on a Glorious Fourth of July Greetings card, with the declaration of independence

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Proclamation of World War One, outside War Office

Proclamation of World War One, outside War Office
A scene outside the War Office on Whitehall, London, on the proclamation of war on Germany in 1914

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Letter returned to sender, WW1

Letter returned to sender, WW1
A letter addressed to a Mr Loewenthal, a British subject living in London, returned to sender in Hamburg " owing to state of war"

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Illustrated London News War issue

Illustrated London News War issue
Following Britains declaration of war on Germany on 4 August, the Illustrated London News issues a Double Number, the cover of which is shown here

Background imageDeclaration Collection: Germans outside German Consulate General, WW1

Germans outside German Consulate General, WW1
Germans cheering outside the German Consulate General in Bedford Place, London, on the declaration of war. Date: August 1914



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