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Changing of the Guard Ceremonies

Images of ceremonial military guard changes in various locations, highlighting traditional uniforms and formal parade settings.

The Queen's Guard. Changing Guard. Amalienborg Castle. Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Queen's Guard. Changing Guard. Amalienborg Castle. Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Security guard at Prague Castle, Hradcany quarter, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe
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The Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, commonly known as the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong or the Mao Mausoleum, is the final resting place of Mao Zedong, chairman of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China from 1943 and the chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China from 1945 until his death in 1976. Mao Zedong, also transliterated as Mao Tse-tung (26 December 1893 9 September 1976), was a Chinese communist revolutionary, guerrilla warfare strategist, author, political theorist, and leader of the Chinese Revolution. Commonly referred to as Chairman Mao, he was the architect of the People's Republic of China (PRC) from its establishment in 1949, and held authoritarian control over the nation until his death in 1976. Mao's theoretical contribution to Marxism-Leninism, along with his military strategies and brand of political policies, are now collectively known as Maoism.
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Soldiers of the Presidential Guard of honour marching outside Presidency Building, Sofia, Bulgaria
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ATHENS, GREECE, MAY 20, 2010: Changing of the presidential guard Evzones in front of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier near Greek Parliament, Syntagma square, Athenes, Greece, Europe
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Abu Dhabi army on horseback
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U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band perform at Les Invalides in Paris, France, May 24, 2022. The purpose of their visit to Les Invalides was to perform for the disabled veterans of the French Military who were wounded in war.
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Arrival ceremonies for Konrad Adenauer, Chancellor of West Germany, 10:45AM. The motorcade of Chancellor of West Germany, Dr. Konrad Adenauer, drives along the South Lawn driveway upon arrival at the White House; military honor guards and color guards stand at attention on the South Lawn. Washington, D.C.
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Madrid, May 31, 2014, Historical reenactment of the War of Independence in Barajas Photo: © Angel Navarrete ....Archdc.
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Two Evzones guarding Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens, Greece , Monuments & memorials, Honor guards, Greece. Stratos. Euzōnoi. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection
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Soldiers Marching with Flags, Ticker Tape Parade, New York City, New York
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In Guardia Parade, Fort St. Elmo, Valletta, Malta, Europe
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ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 20, 2010: Changing of the presidential guard Evzones in front of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier near Greek Parliament, Syntagma square, Athenes, Greece
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Greece, Athens. Presidential Guard elite soldiers in dress uniform at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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changing of the guards, Imperial Palace, Beijing, China, Asia
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Appearance of the Alpini, mountain hunters, island of Grado, north coast of the Adriatic Sea, Friuli, Italy, Grado, Friuli, Italy, Europe
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Athens Greece.Changing the guard at the unknow soldiesr's monument
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Tanks T-90 with a red flag in a puff of smoke at the Palace squa ST.PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - MAY 05, 2016: Tanks T-90 with a red flag in a puff of smoke at the Palace square during a rehearsal of the Victory Parade in St. Petersburg in May Copyright: xZoonar.com/MaximxMitsunx 9265875
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Belgium, Brugge. Armistice Day Parade, Marching Band
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Two Evzones guarding Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens, Greece , Monuments & memorials, Honor guards, Greece. Stratos. Euzōnoi. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection
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Madrid, May 31, 2014, Historical reenactment of the War of Independence in Barajas Photo: © Angel Navarrete ....Archdc.
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Nepal: A soldier guards the Golden Gate (Sun Dhoka) leading to the Taleju Temple within the Royal Palace complex, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley (1997)
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Guard at the Palazzo Madama, Italian Senate, Rione VIII S. Eustachio, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe
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Greece Athens Greek Parliament guard
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Marijonas Mikutavicius, a Lithuanian musician, performs one of his songs during the inaugural military tattoo at Vilnius, Lithuania, Aug. 27, 2022. Lithuania invited allied nations to a military tattoo for the first time in its history, including the 1st Infantry Division Band.
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Milan. The deserted city center on Palm Sunday due to security measures against the spread of the coronavirus, covid-19. Cathedral Square being controlled by law enforcement and military.
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Italian Republic Day June, 2. The famous air show of the Italian National Acrobatic Patrol "Frecce Tricolori" leave a trail of tricolor smoke as they fly over the Altar of the Fatherland monument in Piazza Venezia. Rome, Italy, Europe - Copy space.
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band march in formation as they play their instruments during a rehearsal at Vilnius, Lithuania, Aug. 26, 2022. The Big Red One Band is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly performing alongside NATO allies during a historical, inaugural military tattoo hosted by Lithuanian Armed Forces.
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China, Beijing. Standing Police Man in Uniform.
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Madrid, 03/04/2020. Report on the change of the Royal Guard in the Royal Palace. Barracks of HM the Queen, in El Pardo. Photo: Matías Nieto. ARCHDC.
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A life size photo of a policeman at the entrance to Lang Thuong, Dong Da, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Neil J. Owens, the camp commander of Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, speaks to attendees during the Fuji Friendship Festival at CATC Camp Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, Oct. 29, 2022. Festival attendees were able to view static displays, listen to live entertainment, and interact with U.S. military and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel. The Fuji Friendship Festival is one of many events Marine Corps Installations Pacific organizes across the Pacific to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance and showcase Marine Corps capabilities to host nation residents.
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Young soldiers in the Misky sad park, Kiev or Kyiv capital of the Ukraine
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United States Air Forces in Europe SENIOR Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, SMSGT Melvin E. Mills (left), and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year MSGT Van A. Sanders tour Charlottenburg Palace. Base: West Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)
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Moors and Christians, "Es Firó" of Soller, final battle staged in the main square, Soller, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
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Vietnamese guards in front of the Meridian Gate, Citadel Hue, Imperial Palace Hoang Thanh, Hue, Vietnam, Asia
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United Kingdom, England, London, Household Cavalry Museum
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Luncheon in honor of Sylvanus Olympio, President of Togo, 1:00PM. Members of the US Marine Band play in the Entrance Hall of the White House for a luncheon in honor of President of Togo, Sylvanus Olympio. Washington, D.C.
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Pirna the members of the association Der Retter playfully re-enact the invasion of the Swedes in the 30 Years' War
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Thuringian Hussar Regiment No. 12 - Lance FencingTorgau. Thür, .- Hus.-Regim. No. 12 - lance fencing
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Marching soldiers, St. Vitus´s Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha at the 77th Independence Day function at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. Tripura, India.
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Chinese guard at Tiananmen Square with portrait of Mao Zhe Dong, Beijing, China.
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Vietnam, Hanoi, Soldiers guarding Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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Jericho Ejercito as Emilio Aguinaldo in the 2012 film, El Presidente. Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy (1869 1964) Filipino revolutionary, politician, and a military leader who is officially recognized as the First President of the Philippines (18991901) and led Philippine forces first against Spain in the latter part of the Philippine Revolution (18961897), and then in the SpanishAmerican War (1898), and finally against the United States during the PhilippineAmerican War (18991901). He was captured by American forces in 1901, which brought an end to his presidency.