Notable Figures in Historical Events

Images depicting various notable men in formal attire at significant events, featuring somber expressions and classic styling, reminiscent of mid-20th century history.

Photographic portrait of King Gustaf V of Sweden (1858-1950) returning home after a royal visit. Dated 20th Century

Eamon De Valera - Pres. Irish Republic. July 19, 1941.

Birthday Service For King Peter -- Kings, queens and princess attended service at St. Paul's Cathedral in celebration of the eighteenth birthday of King Peter of Jugo-Slavia. Mr. and Mrs. Churchill & M. Maisky, Russian Ambassador, leaving the Cathedral after the service. September 16, 1941. (Photo by Central Press Photos).

Photographic portrait of King Gustaf V of Sweden (1858-1950) returning home after a royal visit. Dated 20th Century

The Duke of Windsor Returns to Paris.The Duke and Duchess of Windsor Return to Paris from the chateau Be La Croe on the Riviera. They Drove straight to Their NSW home in the Boulevard Suchet, on the Edge of the Bois de Boulogne. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor their arrival in Paris. January 24, 1939 (Photo by Sport And General Press Agency Limited)

Madrid, 07/04/1906. The President of the Senate, General José López Domínguez, leaving the Royal Palace after being received by His Majesty.

Nicola Sacco And Bartolomeo Vanzetti.

Black and white photo of the remnants of the cabinet of Camille Chautemps (1885-1963), French politician and three-time Prime Minister.

***** New Hungarian Premier. -- Picture reading us today from a neutral ***** in smiling conversation with Ladisl Bardossy, new premier of Hungary. Deep map ***** at the tragic death of Count Telek ***** on the Fuehere's Face!. April 9, 1941. (Photo by Keystone).

From right: Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish Labour leader and politician (right) pictured with Hermann Mokenbuhr from the German SPD party executive, Jean Jaures of the French Socialist Party and WC Anderson, Independent Labour Party. Date: 1910

04/06/1922. 1. Monsignor Andrea (X) bishop of Temnos, after his conference To the Workers, at the Spanish press house.

Earldom For Mr. Attlee -- The Queen last night (7.12.55) conferred an earldom on Mr. Clement Attlee, who announced his resignation as Socialist leader in a three-minute speech to a meeting of the Parliamentary Labour party yesterday.Here Mr. Attlee is seen chatting with the Lord Chancellor, Viscount Kilmuir, as they left Drapers' Hall, London, last night. They had been to a dinner at which Sir Winston Churchill was presented with an American award given to him as a "champion of liberty". December 08, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Benito Mussolini with Kurt Schuschnigg in Venice, Anonymous, 1937 photograph Retouched press photo. paper. ink printed matter Venice

MELQUIADES ALVAREZ Y EL CONDE DE ROMANONES TRAS HABLAR CON EL REY SOBRE LA DISOLUCION DE LAS CORTES.

06/02/1926. Madrid. In the Retiro Recreation area. The former president of the Republic of Venezuela, Dr. Marquez Bustillo (1) with the mayor of Madrid, Conde de Vallellano (2) and Other Distinguished Persons, Concurrent at the tea that in honor of the former was given by Mr. Angel de Ranero (3) minister plenipotentiary of Spain in that American Republic.

11/01/1922. Madrid. When leaving the Palace. The Count of La Mortera (Ramon Herrera y Gutierrez), with the Commissioners of the Association of Commercial Clerks of Havana, who yesterday presented ASM the King with a gold and silver plaque with the Title of Honorary President.

King Edward VII in Marienbad for the water cure; Sir Stanley Clarke and Major Ponsonby in attendance 1906

Australia's Foreign Minister Calls On Mr. Churchill -- Mr. Churchill greets Dr. H.V. Evatt at Downing Street.Dr. H.V. Evatt, Australia's Foreign Minister who arrived from America by 'Plane last night to-day called on the Prime Minister at No. 10. Downing Street. May 4, 1942. (Photo by Fox Photos).

After Dinner -- Winston Churchill (left), with Sir Oliver Franks, British Ambassador to the United States, leaves blair house last night after president and Mrs. Truman entertained the British wartime minister and his party at dinner. March 25, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Mr. Devadas Gandhi in London -- Mr. Devadas Gandhi (right) and Mr. Ramnath Goenka Leaving the Dorchester Hotel London, this morning, Wednesday. Mr. Devadas Gandhi, son of the Mahatma and managing editor of the "Hindustan Times", has arrived in London on a mission to obtain more newsprint for Indian newspapers. With him is Mr. Ramnath Goenka, proprietor of a chain of newspapers in Madras. May 01, 1946.

Germany's "Feet In The West" -- The Foreign Ministers and the Chancellor at the end of their discussions. Left to right are: Mr. Acheson, Dr. Adenauer, M. Schuman and Mr. Eden.It was announced in Paris on Thursday that the draft of a General Agreement had been agreed between the allied powers and the German Federal republic. This was the outcome of discussions between Mr. Anthony Eden, the British foreign Secretary, M. Robert Schuman, the French Foreign Minister, Mr. Dean and Dr. Adenauer, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic. November 24, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper).

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor photographed with Mr. Hitler, 22 October 1937, during their visit to The Berghof, his country house in Berchtesgaden

Poll photo collection. Prince Bernhard and Jhr. Loudon in Salon Paris. undated

Anefo photo collection. State visit President Mitterand, President Mitterand leaves the Ridderzaal. February 7, 1984. The Hague, South Holland

U.S. President-elect Woodrow Wilson and U.S. President William Howard Taft, Standing side by side, Laughing, prior to Wilson's Inauguration Ceremonies, White House, Washington, D.C., USA, March 4, 1913

New Premier Broadcasts First Message To Nation -- Speaking before the microphone here, in the prime minister's official residence, is 73-year old Premier Kiichiro Hiranuma, making his first broadcast to the nation."I intend exclusively," he said, "to intensify the nation's system of general mobilization, in enforcing Government policies, for domestic and Foreign affairs." This to quiet previous rumors of a possible Fascistic tendency: "I will not, however, tread any of the conventional tracks, nor attempt anything that has the appearance of being new." January 7, 1939. (Photo by Japan Photo Library).

Baron Shibusawa

FELIX GORDON ORDAS,DIEGO MARTINEZ BARRIO(PRESIDENTE REPUBLICA),FRANCISCO CASTILLO NAJERA,BERNARDO GINER DE LOS RIOS,Y MANUEL AVILA CAMACHO(MEXICO). Location: FUNDACION PABLO IGLESIAS. MADRID. SPAIN.

Chief Justice William Howard Taft (left) with President Warren G. Harding and former Secretary of War Robert Lincoln at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial, May 30, 1922

06/30/1914. The Austrian embassy in London. The former King D. Manuel of Portugal Greeting the Ambassadors of France and Russia, upon entering the Austrian embassy to offer condolences for the murder of the crown archduke and his wife. -approximate date.

10/31/1936. President Azaña after the Council of Ministers held in Benicarló Talking with Largo Caballero and the Ministers Just, Esplá, de Gracia, Alvarez del Vayo and Negrín.

Elsevier photo collection. Funeral Winston Chuchill. stairs St. Paul's cathedral invited guests, including Queen Juliana, French President Charles de Gaulle, bottom Gaulle, Lord Snowdon entire King Baudouin Belgium. January 31, 1965. Britain

Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill sees Sir Anthony Eden off the premises at No. 10 Downing St. on the eve of the Old Man's retirement.A recent picture, taken on the doorstep of No 10, Downing Street, of Sir Anthony Eden and Sir Winston Churchill together. Rumours have it that Sir Winston will announce his retirement tomorrow,Tuesday, and that Sir Anthony will ***** as Prime Minister. April 04, 1955.

Douglas Fairbanks Talks With Anthony Eden As He Leaves For America -- Waves To Mrs. Eden -- Mr. Douglas Fairbanks. Senior, the film actor, Waving to Mrs. Anthony Eden (already in the train) as he talks with her husband, former British Foreign Minister, on the Platform at Waterloo Station, London, when Mr. and Mrs. Eden were about to leave for New York on the Normandie boat train. Mr. Eden will address the congress of American Industry on December 9, the subject being Democracy and Modern Civilisation and will also see president Roosevelt. December 3, 1938.

John Curtin - Prime Minister. January 01, 1944.

Makino Nobuaki (left) and Japanese statesman Saionji Kinmochi (right) at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919.

Archbishop of Paris Calls on France's War Premier - Cardinal Suhard, left, the New Archbishop of Paris in Succession to the late Cardinal Verdier, photographed with premier Paul Reynaud on the steps of the foreign office in Paris after he had called on France's popular war premier. May 20, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

François Duvalier 1907 - 1971, also known as Papa Doc’ Duvalier, the President of Haiti from 1957 until his death in 1971

Lenin. May 2, 1942.

Portrait photograph of a young Winston Churchill in a top hat, smart jacket and cane. C. 1920

King Leopold III and Prince Baudouin awaiting the verdict of the Belgium people. King Leopold III (3 November 1901 - 25 September 1983) was King of the Belgians from 1934 until 1951. On the outbreak of World War II, Leopold tried to maintain Belgian neutrality, but after the German invasion in May 1940, he surrendered his country, earning him much hostility, both at home and abroad. Prince Baudouin (7 September 1930 - 31 July 1993), Dutch name Boudewijn, was King of the Belgians from 1951 until his death in 1993. He was the last Belgian king to be sovereign of the Congo.

Charles Augustus Lindbergh with President Doumergue of France and Ambassador Herrick. Lindbergh has just been presented with the Cross of the Legion of Honour. Date: 1927

Chaim Azriel Weizmann (27 November 1874 - 9 November 1952) was a Zionist leader and Israeli statesman who served as President of the Zionist Organization and later as the first President of Israel. He was elected on 16 February 1949, and served until his death in 1952. Weizmann convinced the United States government to recognize the newly formed state of Israel. Weizmann was also a biochemist who developed the acetone-butanol-ethanol fermentation process, which produces acetone through bacterial fermentation. His acetone production method was of great importance for the British war industry during World War I. He founded the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel and was instrumental in the establishment of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

03/31/1923. Benavente in New York. The great Spanish playwright leaving the New York City Hall, where he was received by the Mayor, Mr. Hylan. In the front row are seen, from left to right: General Wignate, Jacinto Benavente, the Mayor, Nance O'Neil, the Consul General of Spain, D. Alejandro Berea, and John Garrett Underhill. The rest of the group are Other Distinguished Personalities of the Spanish Colony.

03/09/1919. At the Madrid Athenaeum. The ambassador of Italy (1) and Mr. Alcázar (2) after the interesting conference that the latter gave last night at the Docta casa.

05/31/1922. Barcelona. The journey of HM the King. The Monarch (X), upon leaving the Stop, Upon His Arrival in the Catalan capital.

The Elusive Armenian, Calouste Gulbenkian, who may be richest man in the world, is shown (center) at the Lisbon airport, where he had come to bid farewell to his friend, Crown Prince Armir Saud (right), heir to Saudi Arabia its oil. Gulbenkian's son Nubar is at left; in the rear are two Arab functions.The two Gulbenkians farewell from Lisbon some Arabian oil kings. Right is Crown Prince Amir Saud, heir to Saudi Arabia and Gulbenkian-controlled oil. June 04, 1951.

José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori (September 15, 1830 July 2, 1915) was a Mexican-American War volunteer and French intervention hero, an accomplished general and the President of Mexico continuously from 1876 to 1911, with the exception of a brief term in 1876 when he left Juan N. Méndez as interim president, and a four-year term served by his political ally Manuel González from 1880 to 1884

Skipped School -- Barbara McClellan hand outstretched of Ottawa, just after she shook hands with Prime Minister Winston Churchill as he entered East wing of Parliament building here this morning. Barbara age 6, stayed out to see the Prime Minister. Her mother Mrs. G.B. McClellan stands in back of her. January 14, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

11/06/1922. The Kings and the Fine Arts. 1. Mr. Alfonso Xiii, (X) Visiting the exhibition of Paintings by Pons Arnau. 2. Ss. Mm. (X) when leaving your visit to the Autumn Salon.

Left to Right are James Ulio, Mr.s William D. Herridge, Minister William Herridge, Canada Prime Minister Richard B. Bennett, President Franklin Roosevelt and Captain Walter Vernou ca. 1933.

San Sebastián 1955 (CA.). The Head of State Francisco Franco leaves the Ayete palace in San Sebastián, to begin his return to Madrid.

05/01/1919. At the Castellana racecourse. HM the King at the racecourse.

02/08/1920. Madrid. In the asylum of our Lady of Pilar. HM Queen Victoria (1) and HRH Queen Isabel (2) upon arriving at the charitable establishment to preside over the distribution of food to the Poor in the Cuatro Caminos neighborhood. Verified yesterday.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Koningin Wilhelmina visits Maastricht, Wednesday, March 21, 1945. March 21, 1945. Limburg, Maastricht

Winston Churchill. Franklin Rooswelt. Joseph Stalin

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor visting Adolf Hitler on 22nd October 1937, whilst investigating social conditions in Germany. Dr. Robert Ley, leader of the Labour Front, is also pictured here, as the group at the Berghof, Hitler's house at Obersalzberg. Date: 22nd October 1937

Nephews Of The Famous "Ranji" - K.S. Duleepsinhji (left) with his brother the Jam Sahib of Nawanagar at Mulroy House, Camberley.The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, who succeeded his late uncle the famous "Ranji" of cricketing fame, in now at Mulroy House, Camberley. With him is his brother, K.S. Duleepsinhji, who made a name for himself in first-class cricket but who has now retired from the game. May 29, 1935. (Photo by Fox).

05/04/1923. HM the King (1), with Professor Einstein (2), the Minister of Public Education (3), the German Ambassador (4) and other distinguished persons after the solemn reception at the Royal Academy of Sciences.

Photographic print of Jozef Tiso (1887-1947) a Slovak Roman Catholic priest, and a leading politician of the Slovak People's Party, meeting with Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) a German politician, leader of the Nazi Party, Chancellor of Germany, and Führer of Nazi Germany. Dated 20th Century.

Prime Minister Takes His Son to the House Mr. and Mrs. Winston Churchill with Lieutenant Randolph Churchill, the new M.P., photographed leaving Downing Street, for the House of Commons, where Mr. Churchill will introduce her son. December 1, 1940. (Photo by Keystone).

Prince George's civic Welcome on arrival in Cape Town - Prince George, accompanied by the Mayor of Cape Town, and followed by the Deputy Mayor and Town Clerk, leaving the town hall after being accorded a civic welcome.Prince George recently arrived at Cape Town, South Africa, for an extended tour of the South Africa Union. The Prince was met by General Hertozog on arrival, and conducted to the City Hall where he was given a civic welcome by the Mayor of Cape Town. February 20, 1934. (Photo by Keystone).

Ramsay MacDonald pictured with the Mayor of New York (right) and his daughter Ishbel (left). Date: 1929

Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939), actor, guionista, director y productor de cine estadounidense, y Mary Pickford (1892-1979), actriz, productora y guionista canadiense, a su llegada a Londres.

Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Berlin -- The Duke and Duchess of Windsor during their tour of the factory.The Duchess of Windsor, who are visiting Germany, yesterday made a tour of inspection of the Osram factory in Berlin. October 13, 1937. (Photo by Topical Press).

Joe Louis Visits House Of Commons -- World Heavy-Weight champion Joe Louis is seen with his wife Marva, outside the house of commons, London, today March 5, with captain S.T. Swingler (right), M.P. for Stafford, and Harold Davies (left), M.P. for leek, Staffordshire. Mr. and Mrs. Louis were their guests for the visit. They listened to the reading of the National assistance bill. March 18, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Christian Rakovsky 1873 1941), a Bolshevik politician and Leon Trotsky (right), in 1924

U.S. Politician Elihu Root, U.S. President Calvin Coolidge and Associate Justice of U.S. Supreme Court Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., Portrait, Washington DC, USA, National Photo Company, June 1924

Miguel Maura Gamazo Centre with arm linked to Francisco Largo Caballero who is greeted by a supporter after the formation of the government in 1931. Francisco Largo Caballero (1869 1946), Spanish politician and trade unionist with He was one of the historic leaders of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and of the Workers' General Union (UGT). .He was Minister of Labour Relations between 1931 and 1933. Miguel Maura Gamazo (1887 1971) Spanish politician of the Restoration and the Second Republic. became minister of the Interior in Zamora's provisional government.

12/05/1950. Harry Truman with Clement Attlee.

Anefo photo collection. Professor Arnold Toynbee. Professor tobee standing. June 29, 1967

07/16/1919. Madrid. The Ministerial Crisis. Mr. Sánchez plays as he leaves the palace after his interview with His Majesty the King.

Prime minister Mr. Chifley. July 25, 1949.

Sir Peter Buck, returned from Honolulu to New Zealand in 1949 to receive the insignia of King Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George from Sir Bernard Freyberg, VC. January 31, 1951

Italian politician and Minister of Public Education of Italy Giacinto Bosco and Minister of Tourism and entertainment of Italy Alberto Folchi attending the 8th Meeting of the Christian Democratic Party (DC). Naples, January 1962

Anefo photo collection. President Bourguiba in the company of Princess Margriet visit to Rotterdam. July 8, 1966. Rotterdam, South Holland

The new President of East Germany, Herr Wilhelm Pieck. Friedrich Wilhelm Reinhold Pieck (3 January 1876 - 7 September 1960) was a German communist politician who served as the chairman of the Socialist Unity Party from 1946 to 1950 and as president of the German Democratic Republic from 1949 to 1960.

12/31/1935. Ramiro de Maeztu Giving a speech.

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt with French General Henri Giraud at Casablanca Conference, Casablanca, Morocco, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, January 19, 1943

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.

The New President Delivering his Inaugural Address, William McKinley Speaking as former President Grover Cleveland, Seated, Listens, Washington DC, USA, March 4, 1897

Mr Sun Yat-sen stepping out of the first National Congress of the Kuomintang 1924. Sun Yat-sen was a Chinese politician, physician and philosopher who provisionally served as the first president of the Republic of China; and the first leader of the Kuomintang

12/31/1925. Prague. The national holiday of the Sokols. The President of the Czechoslovak Republic, Mr. Masary (X), in his stands at the Stadium -.

Mother of Abyssinia's Viceroy Leaves For Home After Egyptian Visit -- The Dowager Duchess of Aosta, The mother of the new viceroy of Abyssinia, has been visiting Egypt, and is seen here (Tallest figure) before she left Cairo for the return journey to Rome. With her is Hassanein Pasha, Representing King Farook, and other personalities who did her goodbye. March 01, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

Gustaf V. Oscar Gustaf Adolf (16 June 1858 - 29 October 1950) was King of Sweden from 1907 until his death in 1950. He was the eldest son of King Oscar II of Sweden and Sophia of Nassau, a half-sister of Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Reigning from the death of his father, Oscar II, in 1907 to his own death 42 years later, he holds the record of being the oldest monarch of Sweden and the third-longest rule, after Magnus IV and Carl XVI Gustaf

Photograph showing Josef Stalin (1879-1953)(left), leader of the Soviet Union, and Winston Churchill (1874-1965), Prime Minister of Great Britain, at the Yalta Conference in the Crimea, February 1945. Date: 1945

President of Iceland Visits Sweden -- President Asgeir Asgeirsson (left) and King Gustaf Adolf of Sweden. Arriving by coach at the Royal Castle where the President and his wife will stay during their visit. Asgeir Asgeirsson, President of Iceland, and his wife Dora Thorhallsdettir, have arrived in Stockholm for a few days visit. April 23, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.) ;President of Iceland Visits Sweden -- President Asgeir Asgeirsson (left) and King Gustaf Adolf of Sweden. Arriv

GARCIA PRIETO , MANUEL. POLITICO ESPAÑOL . 1859 - 1938. FOTO EN EL PALACIO REAL CON MIEMBROS DE SU GOBIERNO.

Adolf Hitler 1889-1945. German politician and the leader of the Nazi Party with the French ambassador Poncet

May 17, 1937. Valencia: Left Republican Mr. Giral Speaking to Journalists after his interview with Mr. Azaña.

Duke And Duchess Of Windsor Visit Olympic Stadium. O.P.S. The Duke and Duchess Of Windsor Leaving the house, ***** , at the Reich's Sports field Berlin, Accompated by Dr. Ley (left). October 13, 1937. (Photo by Keystone)

Charles E. Hughes ca. between 1909 and 1920. He was also Secretary of State fron 1921-1925.

Madrid, October 1953. The King of Libya, Idriss I, during his visit to Madrid.

Former U.S. President William Howard Taft with U.S. President Woodrow Wilson at White House after Wilson's Inauguration, Washington, D.C., USA, Photograph by National Photo Company, March 4, 1913

Britons Visit Truman - Pictured here leaving the White House after a conference appointment with President Ruman are, left to right: Hon, J. Balfour Minister of Great Britain, and Lord John Maynard Keynes, of the British Treasury. July 12, 1945. (Photo by ACME Photo).

Black and white photograph of Count Galeazzo Ciano (1903-1944) in the Chancellery in Berlin, photographed with Konstantin von Neurath (1873-1956), German minister of foreign affairs, and German Marshal Werner von Blomberg (1878-1946).

King George V attends his first baseball game , Baseball, Sports spectators, George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936. Michael T. -Nuf Ced- McGreevy Collection

Alexei Nikolaevich (12 August 1904 17 July 1918) Tsesarevich and heir apparent to the throne of the Russian Empire. He was the youngest child and the only son of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. He was born with haemophilia. He was murdered alongside his parents, four sisters, and three retainers during the Russian Civil War by order of the Bolshevik government

Four Presidents at Speaker of the House, Sam Rayburn's funeral. L-R: John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Dwight Eisenhower, and Harry Truman. Bonham, Texas. Nov. 18, 1961.

M. Gafencu Has Talks With M. Bonnet In Paris -- M. Gafencu (centre) with M. Georges Bonnet (right) and M. Tatarescu, the Rumanian Ambassador to France, during a three-hour conference at the French Foreign Office on the Quai d'Orsay.M. Grigore Gafencu, the Rumanian Foreign Minister, is visiting Paris after the London talks and has already had conversations with M. Georges Bonnet, the French Foreign Minister, and M. Daladier, the Premier. April 28, 1939.

FIRMA PAZ VERSALLES-CLEMENCEAU WILSON Y LORD GEORGE-FOTOGRAFIA EN BLANCO Y NEGRO. Location: MUSEO PALACIO. Versailles. France.

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