Signing Gallery

Richard von Kuhlmann signing Peace Treaty, Romania

Richard von Kuhlmann (1873-1948), German Foreign Secretary, signing a Peace Treaty (known as the Treaty of Bucharest) with Romania in the Cotroceni Palace, near Bucharest. On the far left is Baron or Count Burian (Stephan Earl Burian-Rajecz, 1852-1922), Austrian Foreign Secretary. The Treaty was nullified by the terms of the Armistice of 11 November 1918.
7 May 1918

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Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon

The aviator Gustav Hamel in the cockpit of his aeroplane, signing the official receipt for the mail, just before setting out from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor on the very first airmail flight. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon to Windsor and back again, and Hamel was the first pilot to arrive. King George V gave permission for the aeroplanes to land in the grounds of Windsor Castle. During September 1911 the Grahame-White company operated an experimental air mail service for two weeks between Hendon and Windsor. As well commemorating the coronation of King George V, and raising money for charity, the event publicised the possibilities of the aeroplane as a means of transport

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Treaty of Versailles, 1919 by Fortunino Matania

The Signing of the Peace Treaty with Germany at Versailles. Britain's Prime Minister signing the peace treaty with Germany in the Galerie des Glaces at Versailles, June 28, 1919. British Prime Minister David Lloyd George is pictured seated and signing the documents, while the chief representatives of the Great Powers file up to the table. Just behind Lloyd George, from left, Andrew Bonar Law, Arthur Balfour, Lord Milner, Billy Hughes, Australian Prime Minister, General Botha, and General Smuts. Also in attendance were M. Dutasta, Secretary-General of the Conference with his co-secretary, M. Arnavor. The table used was from the chateau's historic collection. Date: 1919

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