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President Cleveland and Prime Minister Cecil dressed as Natives, 1896
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President Cleveland and Prime Minister Cecil dressed as Natives, 1896
1576811 President Cleveland and Prime Minister Cecil dressed as Natives, 1896; (add.info.: "Let us have peace" President Grover Cleveland and British Prime Minister Robert Cecil, Lord Salisbury, dressed as Natives, smoking peace pipes filled with "Common Sense Tobacco"; sitting with Cleveland, also dressed as Natives, are Richard Olney, Robert R. Hitt, Charles A. Boutelle, Nelson Dingley, George F. Hoar, William E. Chandler, John T. Morgan, and Henry Cabot Lodge, sitting with Salisbury are Joseph Chamberlain, Arthur J. Balfour, George J. Goschen, and the Duke of Devonshire, Spencer C. Cavendish. In the foreground is a hatchet in a hole, to be buried, possibly over the Venezuela boundary dispute.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38406688
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Cleveland Grover 1837 1908 Common Grover Cleveland Homme Politique Politician Lord Peace Prime Minister Robert Cecil Salisbury Stephen Grover Cleveland Tobacco Wiltshire Etats Unis Etats Unis Usa United States Natives
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This intriguing print captures a unique moment in history, as President Grover Cleveland and British Prime Minister Robert Cecil, Lord Salisbury, are dressed as Natives and smoking peace pipes filled with "Common Sense Tobacco." The image is a fascinating representation of diplomacy and unity between two powerful leaders from different nations.
Surrounded by other prominent figures such as Richard Olney, Joseph Chamberlain, and Henry Cabot Lodge, the scene symbolizes a gesture of friendship and cooperation. The presence of a hatchet in the foreground suggests a burying of past conflicts, possibly related to the Venezuela boundary dispute that was ongoing at the time.
The attire chosen by Cleveland and Cecil adds an element of theatricality to the meeting, emphasizing their willingness to embrace each other's cultures for the greater good. It serves as a reminder that despite political differences and international tensions, there is always room for understanding and compromise.
Overall, this print is not only visually striking but also carries significant historical significance. It showcases the power of symbolism in diplomacy and highlights the importance of finding common ground even in times of disagreement.
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