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Mid-20th Century Political Figures

Black and white images of prominent politicians from the mid-1900s, dressed in formal attire, conveying an air of authority and historical context.

Sir Winston Churchill Resigns: Sir Winston Churchill leaving No. 10 Downing Street for Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to H.M. the Queen. April 05, 1955. (Photo by Daily Herald).

Connally Arrives - American delegation to UNCIO is completed by arrival in San Francisco of Sen. Tom Connally (D., Tex.), pictured here chatting with reporters as the Ferry brought him from Oakland, Calif., to San Francisco. Sen. Tom-Connally - USA. April 24, 1945. (Photo by ACME).

Gyorgy Sandor - Hungarian born pianist who arrived in Sydney last night, by BCPA for a concert tour for the ABC. He will open his Australian Season in Melbourne on July22, & his Sydney Season on Aug 22, when he will be Soloist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra under direction of BBC conductor, Charles *****. July 18, 1950. (Photo by Norman L. Danvers).

George Gershwin, 1898-1937, three-quarters length portrait, standing, facing right

Houre Belisha and Duff Cooper leaving 10 Downing St. after a cabinet meeting. September 25, 1938.

Forties Jazz - Duke Ellington.Elegant Tails for big dance dates. September 26, 1947.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives group chairmen at Huis ten Bosch. Prof. Romme arrives. June 15, 1956. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prime Minister Holland (New Zealand) in The Hague. January 23, 1951. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prince Claus Upon Commissioning the Zee Wegen in Delfzijl; Prince Claus during tour. November 25, 1974

Duke of Edinburgh At SilverstoneThe Duke of Edinburgh is pictured here as he leaves his car on arrival at Silverstone today Aug 26. He Flew in to a nearby Aerodrome from Scotland, where he has been spending a few days with the king and Queen.Duke of Edinburgh Photographed on his arrival in London after a short holiday in Scotland with the King and Queen. He left a few days later for Malta, where he took command of his first ship, HMS Magpie. September 3, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

To See The Queen -- Sir Winston Poses for the photographers as he leaves No. 10 downing street to hand in his resignation. Sir Winston Churchill visited Buckingham palace this evening and officially handed his resignation to H.M. the Queen who was graciously pleased to accept. More than so photographers waited fir Sir Winston as he came out of No. 10. Whitehall and downing street was filled with cheering crowds as he drove to the palace for his interview. April 5, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.)

Anefo photo collection. Dr. Ralph Bunche in Stockholm with the widow of Count Folke Bernadotte. April 10, 1949. Stockholm, Sweden

Victory is everywhere,' said Winston Churchill as he greeted President Franklin Roosevelt. Meeting for the 8th time, they discussed the problems that would arise with victory over Germany, and to hasten the downfall of Japan. Quebec, Sept. 11, 1944.

George Ii of Greece around 1920 Photo: Ortiz.

Sudanese Chief Visits Premier -- Sir Abdul Rahman El Mahdi arriving at No. 10 Downing St, London for an interview with the Premier.Sir Abdul Rahman El Mahdi, son of an Arab whom the Victorians of the eighties had good reason to dislike arrived in London to see Ministers about the future of the Sudan. Sir Abdul's fathers men killed General Gordon when he was holding Khartoum during the Mahdi Rebellion in 1885. November 28, 1946.

Prince Wilhelm visits Selectnäs in connection with his Gävle visit in 1938. Prins Wilhelm besöker Utvalnäs i samband med sitt Gävlebesök 1938.

Phil Scott Home - Phil Scott photographed on board in mid-Atlantic during the *****.Phil Scott, the British heavyweight champion, arrived from America in the Cunard liner "Berengaria" today. April 15, 1930. (Photo by London News Agency Photo Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Prof. Steenkamp receives five group leaders, The Hague. V.l.n.r. Veringa, Biesheuvel and Udink on their departure. 8 June 1971. Binnenhof, The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Reception on Palace Lange Voorhout in The Hague i.v.m. Cabinet formation by Beatrix; Chairman of the CDA Prime Minister of Agt at Entrance. May 29, 1981. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Discussion at Queen Juliana at the Noordeinde Palace: welter. January 25, 1951. The Hague, South Holland

Senator J. Collins. Returns From Canada Etc. February 26, 1947.

March 1911. The Kings in Seville: HM King Alfonso.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1921), attending a garden party at the White House, Woodford Green in aid of the Essex Playing Fields. Photograph shows the Duke walking down to lunch with Mr Nigel Capel-Cure, chairman of the Essex branch of the National Playing Fields Association of which Prince Philip is president. Date: 1949

Anefo photo collection. Cabinet crisis; Queen Beatrix received packed presidents Paleis Lange Voorhout. Chamber Chairman Dolman (PvdA) Paleis Lange Voorhout. October 16, 1981. Hague, South Holland

Italian deputy and Minister for Relations with Parliament of Italian Republic Raffaele De Caro standing with Italian deputy and Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Italian Republic Bruno Villabruna. Italy, 1950s

Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961), escritor y guionista de cine estadounidense. Retrato tomado en Hollywood aprox. 1940.

Anefo photo collection. Russian pianist Alexander Brailowsky. Portraits, musicians, Brailowsky, Alexander. October 31, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Cabinet crisis 1966: The night of Schmelzer. Arrival of the political group of the PvdA Drs. G.M. Nederhorst at Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague. October 17, 1966. The Hague, South Holland

W. S. Clayton. March 15, 1955.

11/30/1923. Germany changed its politics. The new chancellor, head of the Catholic party, Dr. William Marx. (photo Fernstadt) -.

U.S. Ambassador, Injured Eye Shielded, Goes to EmbassyThe American Ambassador, Mr. Lewis Douglas his injured eye bandaged and protected by a shade smiles as he arrives at his Embassy in Grosvenor square today (Tuesday).He hopes soon to resume normal duties after his accident, when a fish hook was embedded in his eye.For week, specialist fought to save his sight.It has been reported that Mr. Douglas who has asked to be relieved of his post - may be replaced by Paul Hoffman, present chief of Marshall Aid. May 03, 1949.

Mr. Alexander Baker one of witnesses. John Christie appears at the Clerkweel Court again to-day. April 28, 1953. (Photo by Daily Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard brought a working visit to Friesland. March 31, 1966. Friesland

$Anefo photo collection. Cabinet formation 1981. PvdA fraction leader Joop Den Uyl leaves Palace Lange Voorhout Hague. September 2, 1981. Hague, Lange Voorhout, South Holland$

JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES Y GEORGE BERNARD SHAW - 1935. Location: MUSEO FITZWILLIAM, CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND.

Tony Accardo, successor of Al Capone as boss of the Chicago mob, leaving Federal Building in Chicago after his conviction for tax evasion. In spite of the conviction, Accardo never spent a day in jail. Nov. 11, 1960.

Anefo photo collection. Reception by Queen Juliana of the group conductors at Huis Ten Bosch Palace. Udink (CHU) on departure. May 14, 1971. The Hague, South Holland

MADARIAGA , SALVADOR DE . ESCRITOR ESPAÑOL . LA CORUÑA 1886 - 1978. GINEBRA , AÑO 1934.

Anefo photo collection. Wax museum Madame Tussaud in Amsterdam. September 22, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Photograph of Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Dated 1943

Famous political figure Mahatma Gandhi, India NO MR Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

Anefo photo collection. Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven leaves Palace Lange Voorhout. September 2, 1981. Hague, Lange Voorhout, South Holland

President Kennedy attends Mass at St. Matthew's Cathedral, 10:00AM. President John F. Kennedy leaves the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle (St. Matthew's Cathedral) in Washington, D.C., after attending a Mass in observance of the Feast of the Ascension (Ascension Thursday). Special Assistant to the President Dave Powers walks right of the President; Secret Service agents, including Stewart Stu Stout, follow.

Poll photo collection. Rome: visit to the Vatican City. Bode van de Pope in a daily out. December 1937. Italy, Rome, Vatican City

Anefo photo collection. Third son for Princess Beatrix. Professor A. Haspels leader medical team, in car. October 11, 1969

H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester cutting the ribbon to release the first plane to fly the regular England Australia air route with the unique gold scissors presented to him for the purpose by tile Prime Minister. The climax of the ceremony at Archerfield aerodrome yesterday morning (Monday). December 17, 1934.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival of Cardinal Alfrink at Schiphol, from Rome. December 9, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

The Headquarters of Toc H., and sees the tower bill improvements - The Duke of Kent with the Rev. P.T. Byard Clayton (the Founder Padre of Toc H.) comes up from the skittle Alley at Talbot House. July 11, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Lottie Coll, wife of gangster murderer 'Mad Dog' Coll during his trial for the murder of five year old, Michael Vengalli. December 1931.

Elsevier photo collection. Prince Claus left Schiphol Hamburg travel Hitsacker celebrate mother's birthday. Princess Beatrix drove Drakensteyn. Prince Claus walks car bring Schiphol. January 25, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Churchill visits fruit exhibition. July 16, 1948. Great Britain

Anefo photo collection. Mr. Y. Scholten (left) speaks with DS70 Group Chairman Berger about government crisis, prof. Steenkamp on arrival. August 1, 1972

Anefo photo collection. Reception on Palace Lange Voorhout in The Hague i.v.m. Cabinet formation by Beatrix; Wiegel (VVD) at entrance. May 29, 1981. The Hague, South Holland

Jean Mermoz, pioneer French aviator Date: 1901 - 1936

Anefo photo collection. Her Majesty receives group leaders at home ten Bosch i.v.m. Cabinet formation. Dr. ABMA (SGP). June 1, 1977. The Hague, South Holland

Tom Wolfe in the early 1970s

Anefo photo collection. Delegation from Groningen in The Hague regarding transfer CDK, Vonhoff (L) and Mayor Groningen Buiter leave the Ministry of General Affairs. April 9, 1984. The Hague, Groningen

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard. 1964

Anefo photo collection. On Thursday afternoon H.M. de Koningin received the advisers for the cabinet formation in The Hague.dr. A. A. L. Rutgers, vice president of the Council of State, on the stairs from home ten Bosch. June 14, 1956. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard brought a working visit to Friesland. March 31, 1966. Friesland

D. W. GRIFFITH; LILLIAN GISH.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard. 1965

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives group chairmen at Soestdijk Palace. Bas de Gaay Fortman (PPR) on the stairs of the palace. April 7, 1973. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Reception by Queen Juliana of the group conductors at Huis Ten Bosch Palace. Veringsa (KVP) on arrival. May 13, 1971. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Reception on Palace Lange Voorhout in The Hague i.v.m. Cabinet formation by Beatrix; Den Uyl at the entrance to Lange Voorhout Palace. May 29, 1981. The Hague, South Holland

Sir Raphel Cilento - Qld and Director General Public Health. August 7, 1939.

Anefo photo collection. Prime Minister Biesheuvel (left) speaks with DS70 group chairman J. J. A. Berger, number 11 and 12 Biesheuvel upon arrival, number 13 and 14 Berger at. July 18, 1972

Earl Baldwin Goes Back To The Islands -- Earl Baldwin boards the train at Victoria station -to-day at the start of his long return trip to the Leeward Islands.Earl Baldwin left Victoria station (London) this morning (Saturday) on his return to the Leeward Islands to resume his duties as Governor. March 12, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Prince Albert (later King George VI) is shown with his brother, Prince Henry (the Duke of Gloucester) and Commander Greig, taken in Cambridge, England.

Duke and Duchess of Windsor co Shopping in Paris. (Picture by Air). O.P.S. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor Snapped in Paris Today, when they Went on a Shopping Expedition. September 27, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard with dog. 1960

05/24/1948. The bullfighter Manolo Vázquez with his banderillero Antonio Almensilla.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), 32nd President of the United States, portrait as member of New York State Senate, Underwood & Underwood, 1912

El político Manuel Fraga Iribarne en Londres, año 1975.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard with dog. 1960

Back From Sandringham: The King leaves London's Kings Cross by car en route to Buckingham Palace at the end of the Royal Holiday at Sandringham today January 28. February 07, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Ambassador Madhat Juma from Jordan is going to offer credentials palace on Dam Square. Madhat Juma. September 15, 1967

Rene Coty - Former President of France. August 27, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. American Foreign Minister, Dr. Henry Kissinger visits the Uyl on Catshuis. August 11, 1976

Lord Baillieu of Parkwood (Clive Latham) KBE. CMG. January 01 1953.

Anefo photo collection. House of Representatives, situation Middle East, number 18 and 19 Luns, number 20 Einaar, number 21 polak. June 6, 1967

John Christie appears at the Clerkweel court again to-day. O.P. S. Mr Alexander Baker one of witnesses. April 28, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture)

M. Gafencu Makes A Smiling Arrival At The Foreign Office -- M. Gafencu all smiles as he arrived at the Foreign Office in Whitehall, London.M. Grigore Gafencu, the Rumanian Foreign Minister, called at the Foreign Office in London for his first talk with Lord Halifax, the British Foreign Minister. April 24, 1939.

EAMONN DE VALERA (1882-1975) 'Capo dei ribelli irlandesi' (chief of the Irish rebels) Date: 1923

Newly-reelected President FDR and Vice-President Harry Truman return to Washington after their 1944 election victory. November 10, 1944. The third man is outgoing vice-president Henry A. Wallace. Wallace was dropped from the ticket for Roosevelt's fourth presidential campaign after he had a falling out with FDR. Photo:Abbie Rowe

Here's Cowdrey's Answers to the Critics -- The toe - that brought cricketer Colin Cowdrey's discharge after a month in the Royal Air Force, and also brought a storm of criticism, questions in the House of Commons, and a host of anonymous letters to its unfortunate owner.Cowdrey, pictured to-day (Saturday) at Tunbridge Wells, Kent, where to played for Kent against Northamptonshire, showed the toe as part of his answer to his critics. June 18, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Poll photo collection. SPIVs in Soho, London. Portrait photo of a SPIV. 1947. England, London

Albert Anastasia (left) leaves Federal District Court with his attorney, Anthony Colendra. He pleaded 'not guilty' of charges evading payment of $11,742 in income taxes in 1947 and 1948. Camden, NJ. May 23, 1955.

Poll photo collection. Rudolf Nelson celebrates 75th birthday. German comedian and composer Rudolf Nelson (April 4, 1878-February 5, 1960) at the entrance of Hotel Schiller in Amsterdam. October 1, 1952. Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Noord-Holland

$Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives fraction leaders. The Chairman of the VVD, P.J. Old at home ten Bosch. December 24, 1960. The Hague, South Holland$

Anefo photo collection. Television series "Character", Ko van Dijk as Dreverhaven. July 28, 1971

Mr. Norman Robinson. April 22, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Film director Helmut Kautne in the Netherlands. January 15, 1960

Eamon De Valera (1882-1975) American-born Irish statesman, declining the opportunity to attend the Ottawa Conference on tarriffs because oh his duties at home in the Irish Free State, where he had just come into power,. Cartoon by L Ravenhill from 'Punch' (London, 6 July 1932.)

Doyle Commission - R.A. Doyle leaving the court after ***** of the Commission. July 2, 1953. (Photo by Bert Power/Fairfax Media).

Artist leaves for palace with Portrait of Princess Margaret.Mr. Henry Carr is seen here as he leaves his studio in Sidney close, London, S.W. 3 Dec. 13th, with his oil painting of Princess Margaret. he is on his way to Buckingham palace where the Princess will give her last sitting before she leaves for Malta Tomorrow. December 13, 1950..

Mr. Spiegel was hiding behind a Corona-Corona and on his desk gleamed the gold Oscar which On The Waterfront” won as the best picture of 1954.Respect for intelligence -- He disagrees violently with Mr. Selznick.Mr. Spiegel says that only the film with the highest artistic merit, aimed at the most intelligent audience, can succeed today.Hollywood has been underestimating the intelligence of people for too long,” he declared. April 5, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Brake debate in the Senate, Minister Y. Scholten (head). December 1, 1964

Caruso & Zirata i.e. Zirato

Anefo photo collection. Film festival in Arnhem, the German film director Frank Wisbar. June 20, 1959. Arnhem

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives at home ten Bosch list leaders in connection with the coming cabinet formation. Marcus Bakker of the CPN. June 1, 1977. The Hague, South Holland

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