Academic Ceremonies and Debates

Images capturing significant academic ceremonies and debates in auditoriums, highlighting gatherings from the early to late 20th century.

Leon Blum Addresses Assembly - Leon Blum, Socialist leader and former premier (standing at second from top desk) addresses The National Assembly in Paris, France, Nov. 21, as he appealed for a vote permitting him to form a new cabinet. At top desk is Edouard Herriot, President of The National Assembly. Blum failed to obtain The Assembly vote of confidence and on Nov. 23, Robert Schuman, Popular Republican Finance Minister was confirmed as France's new premier. November 24, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

At the Central University. Solemn opening of the academic year from 1915 to 1916, presided over by the Rector, Mr. Conde y Luque.

02/02/1922. Madrid. The Student Festival. Appearance of the auditorium of the Central University during the school assembly held yesterday under the presidency of the Rector, Mr. Carracido.

Madrid, 12/27/1978. Sanction of the Constitution in the Cortes. Applause for the King's speech.

Anefo photo collection. Debate in the Lower House about New Guinea. Overview of the House of Representatives. January 2, 1962. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. The cabinet crisis in the House of Representatives, outline room. March 1, 1965

President Eisenhower delivers his first State of the Union message. On rostrum behind him are VP Nixon and House Speaker Joe Martin. February 2, 1953.

French National assembly April 16th 1920

Leon Blum Addresses Assembly - Leon Blum, Socialist leader and former premier (standing at second from top desk) addresses The National Assembly in Paris, France, Nov. 21, as he appealed for a vote permitting him to form a new cabinet. At top desk is Edouard Herriot, President of The National Assembly. Blum failed to obtain The Assembly vote of confidence and on Nov. 23, Robert Schuman, Popular Republican Finance Minister was confirmed as France's new premier. November 24, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Efficiency congress in Indian Institute in Amsterdam. Speech mr. B.A. Van Schaik, chairman Dutch Institute for Efficiency. November 27, 1947. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Treatment of the consent law for the marriage of Princess Beatrix and Claus von Amsberg in the Lower House. Overview of the House of Representatives. November 10, 1965. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Openb. workverg. from the Senate of the Amd. University as an opening academic year in the auditorium, Adam: overview. September 15, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Opening restored House of Representatives. June 20, 1951. The Hague, South Holland

President Woodrow Wilson speaking before Congress ca. 1913-1918.

Historic Scene as Mooney Pardoned - This was the scene in the state capitol here as Gov. Culbert Olson (on Rostrum) pardoned Tom Mooney, famous preparedness Day Bombing prisoner. Mooney's head, back to the camera, can be seen at right lower corner. January 07, 1939. (Photo by ACME Newspictures).

U.S. House of Representatives ca. 1910-1920

12/13/1917. At the Academy of Jurisprudence. The Assembly Hall during the national assembly of Provincial Councils, held yesterday afternoon.

The House of Representatives, the lower house of the Japanese Diet, c. 1910. Japan's first modern legislature established by the Meiji Constitution of 1889 (BSLOC_2017_2_75)

Anefo photo collection. House of Representatives, government response. Overview of the morning sitting. October 12, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Interior room. February 3, 1987

Anefo photo collection. House of Representatives, MR. Marijnen during eSteaching. April 27, 1965

Presidential Elections. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Government Minister Drees 2nd chamber. 12 August 1948

03/01/1918. In the amphitheater of the Faculty of Medicine, in Madrid. Meeting Held Yesterday, under the chairmanship of Dr. Recasens, to discuss the Legal Means of obtaining the pardon of the doctor from El Pobo, Mr. Alfredo Alegre.

Anefo photo collection. Final Sitting RTC Building First Chamber The Hague. June 3, 1954. The Hague, South Holland

Menzies Receives Freedom Of The City -- Mr. Robert Menzies makes his reply after the presentation of the Freedom to-day.Mr. Robert Menzies, Prime Minister of Australia, received from London's first Australian-born Lord Mayor Sir Lealie Boyee, the Freedom of the City in a ceremony at the bomb-scarred Guildhall to-day (Wednesday).Mr. Menzies, who was accompanied by his wife, drove in semi-state through the city of London to the ceremony.The Lord Mayor was making his first public appearance side his recent illness. June 04, 1952. (Photo by Reuter Photo).

Opening ceremonies of the U.S. 59th Congress, 2nd session, 1906, with Speaker Joseph Cannon presiding. He shattered his gavel while attempting to restore order in the Committee of the Whole during an especially acrimonious debate. Photographic print, cyanotype by Frances, Benjamin, Johnston (1864-1952)

Versailles - France. June 27, 1932. (Photo by Atlantic).

03/29/1979. Investiture session of President Suárez. In the Image, intervention by Manuel Fraga, from the Democratic coalition.

As the political situation deteriorates, tsar Nicolas is compelled to recall the Duma. Date: 1915

Nobody is beyond St. Stephen's help. Powell once saw 21 politicians, 32 public servants, one journalist at a service. November 18, 1953.

04/13/1914. The childhood protection assembly in Madrid. H.H. Mm. the Kings and Ss. Ah. Rr. Presiding over the Inaugural session, held yesterday in the University auditorium.

Anefo photo collection. Government of Minister Drees in 2nd chamber. 12 August 1948

SOLEMNE SESION DE APERTURA DE LAS CORTES CELEBRADAS EN EL SENADO EL 18 DE MARZO DE 1918. Author: Enrique. Location: SENADO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. EUGENIA VICTORIA (REINA DE ESPAÑA). VICTORIA EUGENIA DE BATTEMBERG. ALFONSO XIII (1886-1941).

Vintage photograph. Joint session of Congress being addressed by President Dwight D Eisenhower

06/30/1918. In Barcelona City Hall. Inauguration of the IV Municipal Week, in the Ciento hall, under the presidency of the Civil Governor - Approximate date.

Poll photo collection. Redeeming Štefan Osuský for the Académie Diplomatique International. Czechoslovak ambassador Štefan Osuský (standing behind the table) speaks for a room diplomats, to the right of him Henry Bérenger, chairman of the Foreign Committee of the French Senate. June 23, 1938. Paris

Poll photo collection. Redeeming Štefan Osuský for the Académie Diplomatique International. Czechoslovak ambassador Štefan Osuský (standing) performs the word; To the right of him Henry Bérenger, chairman of the Foreign Committee of the French Senate. June 23, 1938. Paris

02/07/1913. Tribute to an illustrious engineer. Solemn act of unveiling the bust of D. Jerónimo Ibrán, Verified yesterday afternoon at the School of Mining Engineers, of this court.

02/01/1917. Dental Assembly in Barcelona presidency of the Inaugural session, held at the College of Physicians, and in which the professor of the Faculty of Medicine of Madrid Mr. Florestán Aguilar gave an important conference.

History of Spain. Toledo. Institution of the Sociedad Cooperativa para Obreros (Workers' Cooperative Society). Segismundo Moret y Prendergast (1833-1913) in the inaugural speech, 29 June 1884. Constitution of the social reforms Commission, formed by 52 people. Event held in the city theatre, under the presidency of the civil governor of the province. Drawing from life by Manuel Alcazar. Engraving by Bernardo Rico (1825-1894). The Spanish and American Illustration (La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana), 1884.

Image of test copies of the seats (with ashtrays in the armrests) for the electric train sets to be built Plan Y (Sprinter) of the N.S.

Anefo photo collection. General Meeting Christian Historical Union in Bellevue, chairman H. W. Tilanus / vague. April 4, 1956

The United States of America, 1940 President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the third session of the 76th Congress in Washington D.C. on 21 January 1940.

Von Bulows last speech to the Reichstag, 16 June 1909. Bernhard Heinrich Karl Martin von Bulow (1849-1929) German Foreign Secretary 1897-1909. Responsible for Weltpolitik - colonial expansion. Reichschancellor 1900-1909.

11/02/1945. Concert by the orchestra and choral mass of Madrid Directed by maestro Benedito.

Anefo photo collection. General considerations of the House of Representatives, overview of the government table. October 8, 1973

Anefo photo collection. unknown . First and second room declarations made after wedding Princess Irene, Mr. J. A. Jonkman. April 29, 1964

Photo shows a general view of the auditorium for the official opening of the Third World Power Conference circa 1936.

10/01/1911. In the auditorium of the University of Valencia. - the auditorium of the University of Valencia during the opening of the course that Begins Today.

01/31/1918. The finance minister in Barcelona. An appearance of the Catalan music palace during the conference given by Mr. Ventosa - Approximate date.

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration Dr. W. Drees House Representatives; commemoration (minute silence). 25, 1988

While on trial, Marinus van der Lubbe, a young Dutch Communist, confessed to setting fire to the Berlin Reichstag on Sept. 29, 1933. He was guillotined in a Leipzig prison on Jan. 10, 1934, three days before his 25th birthday.

09/30/1926. Barcelona. In the Cent room. Presidency (1) and Congressmen (2) at the opening session of the international congress of Trams, Railways and Local Transport.

United States Congress - Opening of the last session of the 62nd Congress December 2, 1912.

President Woodrow Wilson addressing Congress ca. 1917-1919.

The opening of the world power conference in Stockholm Concert Hall in May 1933. The commercial Axel F. Enström in the pulpit.

President Woodrow Wilson addresses Congress Washington, D.C. ca. between 1909 and 1940.

Anefo photo collection. Surinamese and Antillean delegations visit United Meeting of First and Lower House, Overview of D meeting. May 18, 1960. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Surinamese and Antillean delegations visit United Meeting of First and Lower House. May 18, 1960. The Hague, South Holland

Giovanni Giolitti reading the annexation of Libya decree in the House, February 22, 1912, Rome, Italy, drawing by Aldo Molinari, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXIX, No 9, March 3, 1912.

06/30/1916. In the commercial athenaeum of Valencia. The former Minister of Finance, Mr. Ángel Urzáiz (X), during the conference he gave explaining his management in the liberal government.

06/30/1917. Solemn ceremony in Valencia - the illustrious sculptor Mariano Benlliure (1) Inaugurating the exhibition of Valencian Artistic youth, in the University Cloisters.

01/17/1915. In the royal Spanish academy. Appearance of the podium during the reception of the new Academician, Mr. Ricardo León, who is seen in the foreground, on the left, reading his speech.

07/31/1919. In Rábida. The Columbian pageant. The solemn session held with the assistance of the general commander of the Apostadero, representing the Government, and the illustrious Argentine writer Mr. Ugarte as maintainer.

01/11/1921. Mexico. The new president, General Obregón (X), solemnly promising the position before the assembly of Deputies.

Anefo photo collection. Unveiling of a monument in old tonge. November 12, 1953. Oude Tonge, South Holland

UNESCO General Conference, Nov, 1952. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

October 24, 1926. Madrid. In the Communications Palace. Inaugural session of the Verified Aeronautics Congress, under the presidency of Infante D. Alfonso. (X), yesterday afternoon.

Trades Union Congress at Derby, England 1918

Anefo photo collection. House of Representatives General considerations. De Jong explains statement about health status of Constantijn. Overview of standing parliamentary members. October 14, 1969. The Hague, South Holland

President Wilson's Address to Congress to join the Allies against Germany, April 2, 1917

Electoral count, House of Representatives

Anefo photo collection. International Court of Justice. April 19, 1946

11/28/1909. National Congress of Notaries in Valencia. Presidential table of the Closing Session. The Director of the Registries and the Notary Giving His Speech.

Masonic Congress in Milan, Italy, photograph by Arnaldo Ferraguti, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXIV, No 41, October 10, 1897.

Vintage Photograph. President Eisenhower addressing Joint Session of Congress, Washington, DC

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard opens 46th annual meeting of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in the Ridderzaal in The Hague. May 15, 1953. The Hague

Anefo photo collection. Overview of equestrian day Tivoli Utrecht. February 9, 1949. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Government statement. Overview of the meeting room during the reading of the government statement. November 16, 1981. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. First room. Commemoration of constitutional announcement. November 3, 1948. The Hague

United States Senate chamber in 1849

11/16/1909. In honor of D. Teodoro Llorente. Literary-musical evening Celebrated by Rat Penat, Scientific Athenaeum, Fine Arts Circle and Music Conservatory of Valencia, in the Assembly Hall of the Regional Exhibition. (Headed).

'L'Avant-Guerre aux Etats-Unis; Le president Wilson, lisant au Congres, le 7 decembre 1915, le message ou il denonce les agissements criminels dont la terre americaine est le theatre', 1917. USA: First World War - President Wilson denounces to Congress the criminal acts on American territory. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" L'Illustration, Paris, 1924.

Photograph taken during the Second Annual General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, which is attended by more than 60 countries. Dated 20th Century

Elsevier photo collection. Disarmament conference Washington. December 1921. America, Washington

European Parliamentarians Meet in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

History of Spain. Madrid. Plenary session in the Congress of Deputies, 1859. Engraving, 19th century.

01/13/1924. Madrid. At the Fronton Jai-Alai health rally held last Sunday in the Upper Left Angle, the presidency of the Act.

01/03/1921. Madrid. The opening of Cortes solemn Inugural Session of the Legislature, Held yesterday under the presidency of HM the King.

The Duma in session

Anefo photo collection. House of Representatives, overview. November 16, 1971. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. House of Representatives, group chairmen respond to government statement. August 4, 1971. The Hague, South Holland

06/30/1922. Havana. At the Payret theater. The President of the Republic, Dr. Alfredo Zayas (X), Delivering an eloquent speech in praise of the King of Spain, at the solemnity organized by the Association of Trade Clerks -.

Photograph taken during the Second Annual General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, which is attended by more than 60 countries. Dated 20th Century

10/10/1983. Debate of the Logse in the Congress of Deputies.

OPENING OF NEUTRALS' CONFERENCE, BELGRADE YUGOSLAVIA: Overhead view of the conference of 24 unaligned nations in the Yugoslav parliament building 9/1/61.

The House of Representatives / drawn by T. de Thulstrup. | Library of Congress

Welcome To Greece And Turkey -- Dean Acheson, U.S. Secretary of State, expressed pleasure that Greece and Turkey had now become full members of the North Atlantic Treaty organisation at Its recent Council meeting in Lisbon.Mr. Acheson recalled that the two new members had long bee contributing effectively to International Peace by "Steadfast opposition to all forms of aggressive oppression".The Council's opening meeting was in Portugal's Parliament Buildings in Lisbon, Canada's Minister for External Affairs, Lester Pearson in the chair. March 19, 1952.

04/30/1919. Barcelona. An interesting party. The Floral Games festival at the Palace of Catalan Music.

Schuman Plan Assembly. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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