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Historical Military Meetings

Depictions of significant military figures in historical settings, showcasing emotions and interactions during key moments of military history.

Washington and the Committee of Congress at Valley Forge, Winter 1777-78, from a Painting by W.H. Powell, Engraving Printed circa 1879 by Henry J. Johnson Publisher, NY
Washington and the Committee of Congress at Valley Forge, Winter 1777-78, from a Painting by W.H. Powell, Engraving Printed circa 1879 by Henry J. Johnson Publisher, NY
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The death of General Zebulon Pike - killed in the assault on York, Upper Canada, later to become Toronto, Ontario. Date: 27 April 1813
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Nelson during the Battle of Cadiz with a spear, Spain, July 3, 1797, by Richard Westall (1765-1836). French Revolutionary Wars, Spain, 18th century.
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Before the Battle of Leuthen on 5 December 1757 during the Seven Years' War, Prussian officers with Frederick II or Frederick the Great, 1712 - 1786, King of Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg from the royal house of Hohenzollern, historical painting from the 19th century
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General Ulysses S. Grant. c1868. standing in front of other soldiers and horses at the U.S. Capitol.
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Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military and political leader. As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of France (1804-1815). He was imprisoned and banished by the British to Saint Helena Island, in the Atlantic Ocean, on 15 July 1815. Napoleon in exile on St. Helena, 1815-1821. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by Cesar Cantu. Volume IX, 1881.
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The Sign Painter (Le Peintre d'Enseignes) 19th century Ernest Meissonier French. The Sign Painter (Le Peintre d'Enseignes) 337739
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The Battle of Lake Eric, Commodore Perry transporting his flag from the Lawrence to the Niagara, September 10, 1813
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First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Lincoln - Shown from left to right are: Edwin M. Stanton, secretary of war (seated); Salmon P. Chase, secretary of the treasury (standing); Abraham Lincoln; Gideon Welles, secretary of the navy (seated); Caleb Blood Smith, secretary of the interior (standing); William H. Seward, secretary of state (seated); Montgomery Blair, postmaster general (standing); Edward Bates, attorney general (seated). Francis Bicknell Carpenter, painted 1864
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Men of Captain Albert Bas & Lieutenant Lucas Conjin. 1642, Flinck, Govaert, 1642.
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American Revolution. 'Washington Crossing the Delaware,' by Emanuel Leutze, oil on canvas painted in 1851. Washington led a Continental Army of 2,400 soldiers assault on the camp of 1,500 Hessian mercenaries at Trenton, New Jersey, Dec. 25, 1776 (BSLOC_2019_3_117)
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True Sons of Freedom 1918. African American soldiers fighting German soldiers in World War I. President Abraham Lincoln can be seen above soldiers. Gustrine Chas.
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Annexation of Italy presented to Victor Emmanuel II by the Tuscan delegates, by Giovanni Mochi (1829-1892). Unification era, Italy, 19th century.
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Assassination of President Lincoln, US Presidents
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Digitally restored vector war propaganda poster. This vintage World War II poster features John Paul Jones commanding men in front of The American Flag. It declares - John Paul Jones said: I have not yet begun to fight. Fight with war stamps and bonds.