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Historical Government Guests

Images of formal gatherings featuring suited individuals at government dinners and conferences, exuding a classic, serious atmosphere with muted tones.

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of silver carnation by Prince Bernhard v.L.n.R Prince Bernhard, Mr. G.P. Van Tienhoven, Dr. E.A.M. Van Hagendoorn and Father Drabbe. June 27, 1962
Anefo photo collection. Presentation of silver carnation by Prince Bernhard v.L.n.R Prince Bernhard, Mr. G.P. Van Tienhoven, Dr. E.A.M. Van Hagendoorn and Father Drabbe. June 27, 1962
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Anefo photo collection. Artial language alderman Theo Kloeg gave press conference for artists' society in Hilversum. August 9, 1965. Hilversum
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M. Maisky's Successor In London -- M. Feodor Gusev holding his first interview at the Russian Embassy in London to-day.The new Russian Ambassador, M. Fredor Gusev, who recently arrived in this country is only 39 and looks even younger. He served only six years in the Diplomatic Service. As Soviet Minister in Ottawa he made a great impression. October 05, 1943.
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Sir Anthony Meets the Shah -- The Shah of Persia and Sir Anthony Eden at their meeting this morning.The British Foreign Minister, Sir Anthony Eden, went to see the Shah of Persia this Morning, at the Iranian Ambassador's residence, Where the Shah and Queen Soraya are staying during their seven-day visit to this country. February 27, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).
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Eduardo Dato, Spanish political leader. He served three times as Spanish Prime Minister: from 27 October 1913 to 9 December 1915, from 11 June 1917 to 3 November 1917, and from 28 April 1920. Seen with King Alphonso XIII in 1914
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Anefo photo collection. International Congress on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in RAI, Minister Stuyt during speech. September 4, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Presentation of the Nobel Prizes in Stockholm. From left to right, Professor Blackett, Nobel Prize winner in physics in 1948, and Professor Paul Muller, in medicine in 1948, Photographed before the distribution of the Prizes.
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Edward G. Robinson, Albert Bassermann, Noel Coward. October 01, 1940. (Photo by M. Marigold).
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General Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in 1950 with Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British statesman and Conservative politician.
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March 1951. Presentation of credentials: in the image, Mr. Griffis, in the gala saloon, on the way to the Palacio de Oriente.
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Eric Liddell (1902 - 1945), Scottish athlete, rugby union international and missionary, Olympic gold medal winner in the 400m at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games and subject of the Oscar-winning 1981 film, Chariots of Fire. Pictured during a visit back to England being greeted at an Albert Hall Congregational Meeting - he served as a missionary in China from 1928 to 1945. Date: 1931
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The 18th Party Congress of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) took place in Duesseldorf on 25 January 1971. Richard Stuecklen, Gerhard Stoltenebrg von l, Germany, Europe
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Photograph of King George VI (1895-1952) and Clement Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee, (1883-1967) in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, 1945. Attlee had just led the Labour Party to victory in the General Election and thus become Prime Minister. Date: 1945
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Jack Benny - Entertainer. August 13, 1944.
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" Iwht The British Troops In France" -" Mr. Churchill's talks in France". A fine study of Mr. Winston Churchill during his conversations with the commander in chief at British general head quarters. May 08, 1947. (Photo by British Official Picture).
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Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard boxing gaffel shoe "Eendracht" in Amsterdam Noord; Prince Bernhard aboard "Eendracht". June 1, 1974
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Anefo photo collection. State visit President Kekkonen from Finland to the Netherlands Burgemeester Samkalden offers cascading as a gift in official residence. October 24, 1972
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Anefo photo collection. Mr. W. van Tets, Dutch envoy in Prague at Schiphol back to Prague. March 14, 1950. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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White House, March 4, 1959 -- Crown Prince Constantine of Greece (center) and Alexis Liatis, Ambassador of Greece meet with President Eisenhower. Photo: Abbie Rowe
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Dr. Tugwell. Bismarck, North Dakota 1936. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection
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Tribute To A President: The Roosevelt Memorial : Mr. Winston Churchill and Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery leaving after the unveiling ceremony of the Roosevelt statue this morning (Monday). Built by public subscription of the people of Britain as a tribute to the late President Franklin Roosevelt. America's wartime leader, the seven-ton bronze statue by Sir William Reid Dick was unveiled by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt in the presence of The King and Queen, the two Princess and representative members of the Government in Grosvenor-square, London, this morning (Monday). April 12, 1948.
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Gregorio Marañón Posadillo (On the Left) and Jose Ortega y Gasset in Buenos Aires in 1940.
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Great Day For The Irish -- Eamon De Valera, Eire's former Prime Minister (standing), was the grand marshal of the St. Patrick's day parade here today. He was accompanied by Gov. Earl Warren (seated). March 14, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Anefo photo collection. Minister of Foreign Affairs Luns after the presentation of the International Charles Prize Aachen. May 4, 1967. Aachen, Germany
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First Toast to Princess Alexandra - The Duke of Kent with the Hon. Rupert E. Beckett (left) and Dr. D. Bousfield at the dinner.Princess Alexandra, England's Baby Princess was toasted for the first time last night at a dinner give by the Clothworkers Company, in connection with Newnham College Building Fund, in the Clothworkers' Hall, London.The Chairman, the Hen. Rupert Beckett, coupled it with the toast of the Duke of Kent who in turn have the Toast of the College. February 10, 1937. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).
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Former NRA coordinator discusses oil seizures with Roosevelt. Washington, D.C, April 18. Donald R. Richberg, former NRA coordinator and now an oil company negotiator in an attempt to straighten out the problems involved in the Mexican seizures of American oil properties. April 18 19390101
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Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, of Israel, is on a three-week unofficial visit in the United States, touring principal cities and the Tennessee valley authority development projects. During his trip, the state of Israel announced its first independent bond issue, to celebrate its third anniversary of independence.Prime Minister Ben-Gurion (right) is shown in the white house, presenting a ***** in 1767, to president of the United States of America, Harry S. Truman, (Left) for his birthday. In the center is Abba Eban, Ambassador of Israel to the United States. June 26, 1951. (Photo by United States Information Service).
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Mr. Eden Back in England after Historic Moscow Conference -- Mr. Anthony Eden (left) with M. Gusev, the Russian Ambassador, on his arrival in London.Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secretary, has returned to London after his visits to Moscow and Cairo. He was met on arrival by his wife and M. Gusev, the Russian Ambassador to Great Britain. November 10, 1943.
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Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Dutch Guinea: Delegation South Pacific Conference. Governor Dr. P.J. Platteel conversation Mr. M.W. Kaisiepo, leader delegation, settlement S.PC. Rabaul. 1959. Guinea
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Doctor Reports On Comp On -- Denis Compton talking to his skipper, R.W.V. Robins after his visit to the doctor to-day. A Medical report on Denis Compton' injured Knee is to be made to the County club committee and to the M.C.C. following an examination to-day by Sir Hugh Griffith, the Harley-street specialist. This was stated by Mr. R.W.V. Robins. the Middlesex captain, after he had accompanied Denis Compton, England and Middlesex cricketer, at the examination, which lasted 50 minutes. May 17, 1950. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).
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New Government Leaders In Turkey -- Celal Bayar (center), son of a schoolteacher, has been chosen to be Turkey's third president by the Liberal Democratic party which takes over the government today. Fuat Koprulu (left), historian, is expected to become foreign minister and Adnan Menderes (right), wealthy landowner, is slated for the post of premier. The Democrats overwhelmed the Peoples' party in the May 14 general election. June 18, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Anefo photo collection. Count Bernadotte Schiphol. July 17, 1948. Noord-Holland, Schiphol
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Anefo photo collection. KVP election campaign in Krasnapolski, minister Luns during his introduction. January 20, 1967. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Lord Ismay and Sir Eric Mieville 1946. Sir Eric Charles Mieville, was a senior British civil servant who served as Assistant Private Secretary to George VI from 1937 to 1945, and who also served as Private Secretary to several Governors-General of India and Canada. General Hastings Lionel Ismay, 1st Baron Ismay, was a British Indian Army officer and diplomat, remembered primarily for his role as Winston Churchill's chief military assistant during the Second World War and his service as the first Secretary General of NATO from 1952 to 1957.
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BARRY FITZGERALD and MORONI OLSEN in THE STORY OF SEABISCUIT (1949), directed by DAVID BUTLER.
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EDITORIAL One of the last photographs of President Roosevelt, right, and his successor vice-president Truman, 1945. Harry S. Truman, 1884 - 1972. 33rd president of the United States. Franklin Delano
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Portrait of the italian actor Ruggero Ruggeri.
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The opening of the National Film Theatre (now the BFI, British Film Institute) in 1957. JOHN FORD. VITTORIO DE SICA. RENE CLAIR.
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Anefo photo collection. Z. K. H. PR. Claus upon receipt. American astronaut James Lovell on American embassy in The Hague: L. August 21, 1969. The Hague, South Holland
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U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill at Casablanca Conference, Casablanca, Morocco, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, January 22, 1943
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Harry S. Truman (left) president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. Seen as Vice President with incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945
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Reich Culture Manager Hinkel. Hoffmann Photographs 1933 Adolf Hitler's official photographer, and a Nazi politician and publisher, who was a member of Hitler's intimate circle.
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Which One Has The Problem - Henri Bonnet, (left) French Ambassador to the U.S. and a delegate to the Japanese peace conference, and Carlos P. Romulo of the Philippines, seem to have something on their minds as they stand on the floor below the rostrum just before opening of today's session at the San Francisco opera House. September 6, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Anefo photo collection. Russian ambassador Blatov book "Perestrojka" Gorbachev. November 2, 1987
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12/31/1930. Miguel de Unamuno with the president of the republic Niceto Alacalá Zamora, who is congratulating him.
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Anefo photo collection. Dr. W. Drees in Wax Museum, Amsterdam; Dr. Drees next to his image. January 5, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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ALFRED HITCHCOCK in VERTIGO (1958), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.
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Anefo photo collection. In A'dam Prins Bernhard i.v.m. 100th anniversary Royal student shooting club Defile of all student residents,. October 31, 1980. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Photograph of David O. Selznick (1902-1965) with Sir Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1960).
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Premier Mossadeq Sees The Shah -- Persian Prime Minister Doctor Mossadeq with the Shah of Persia in the Shah's winter palace eight miles from here, shortly after the Premier's return here from the United States. Their Conference lasted for about seven hours. November 26, 1951.
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LOPEZ RODO , LAUREANO. POLITICO ESPAÑOL . BARCELONA 1920-2000. FOTO JUNTO A LUIS CARRERO BLANCO Y FERNANDO FUERTES DE VILLAVICENCIO. AÑO 1965.
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Anefo photo collection. Former President Truman visits Rembrandt exhibition in Rijksmuseum. June 16, 1956. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard. 1967
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General De Gaulle And Cardinal Hinsley Talk Together At Luncheon In London Today -- General De Gaulle left commander-in-chief of the free French Forces, photographed chatting to Cardinal Hinsley, The Archbishop of Westminster, At the Foyle's Literary luncheon at which they were both guests in London today, Jan 9th. March 11, 1941. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)
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Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.
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Anefo photo collection. Ludwig Erhardt. September 20, 1961. Germany
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U.S. President Warren Harding, Portrait outside White House, Washington DC, USA, Harris & Ewing, 1921
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The 18th Party Congress of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) was held in Duesseldorf on 25 January 1971. Rainer Barzel, Ludwig Erhard von l, Germany, Europe
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Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.
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Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965) British politician and Prime Minister attending the Woodford Division Conservative Association Garden Fete at the Royal Wanstead School, Snaresbrook Date: 6th July 1957
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12/31/1959. Juan Domingo Perón in his house in Madrid.
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Sir Charles Blackburn - Bickenton. August 27, 1952. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media)
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Black and white photo of the new US President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) shaking hands in front of the US Capitol Building with the outgoing president, Herbert Hoover (1874-1964). The photo was from Roosevelt's first presidential inauguration on 4 March 1933.
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General Eisenhower, President of Columbia University, with Jawaharlal Nehru, Prime Minister of India. David "Ike" Eisenhower GCB, OM, RE, GCS, CCLH, KC, NPk (October 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969) was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. Jawaharlal Nehru (14 November 1889 - 27 May 1964) was an Indian anti-colonial nationalist, secular humanist, social democrat and author who was a central figure in India during the middle third of the 20th century. Upon India's independence in 1947, he served as the country's prime minister for 17 years.