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Ambassador Collection (#5)

"Captivating Ambassadors: From Joseph Kennedy to Abd-ar-Rahman III and Beyond" In 1938, the world witnessed the influential presence of Joseph Kennedy

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Russian Mission To U.S. - Front: Lt. Dimitri Martinoff; Capt. Chutt; Lt. Gen. Roop... July 1917

Russian Mission To U.S. - Front: Lt. Dimitri Martinoff; Capt. Chutt; Lt. Gen. Roop... July 1917
Russian Mission To U.S. - Front: Lt. Dimitri Martinoff; Capt. Chutt; Lt. Gen. Roop, Chief of Gen. Staff; Spec. Amb. Boris Balkmetoff, Head of Mission; Prof. Lomonossof, Head of Ry. Mission; Col

Background imageAmbassador Collection: The Longford Castle Pictures; The Ambassadors after Holbein, 1533, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Longford Castle Pictures; The Ambassadors after Holbein, 1533, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Longford Castle Pictures; The Ambassadors after Holbein, 1533, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageAmbassador Collection: The Late Marquis Tseng 1839-1890; former Chinese Ambassador to the Courts of London, Paris

The Late Marquis Tseng 1839-1890; former Chinese Ambassador to the Courts of London, Paris, and St. Creator: Unknown
The Late Marquis Tseng 1839-1890; former Chinese Ambassador to the Courts of London, Paris, and St. Petersburg, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Vely Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador at Paris, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Vely Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador at Paris, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Vely Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador at Paris, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Grand Ball given by the French Ambassador at Constantinople, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Grand Ball given by the French Ambassador at Constantinople, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Grand Ball given by the French Ambassador at Constantinople, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Redschid Pacha; Reforming Minister of Turkey 1846, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Redschid Pacha; Reforming Minister of Turkey 1846, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Redschid Pacha; Reforming Minister of Turkey 1846, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageAmbassador Collection: General Baraguay D'Hilliers, French Minister at Constantinople, and his staff 1849, 1854

General Baraguay D'Hilliers, French Minister at Constantinople, and his staff 1849, 1854. Creator: Unknown
General Baraguay D'Hilliers, French Minister at Constantinople, and his staff 1849, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Ambassador Cambon signing the Peace Protocol, c1898. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Ambassador Cambon signing the Peace Protocol, c1898. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Ambassador Cambon signing the Peace Protocol, c1898. French Ambassador Pierre Paul Cambon signing the Peace Protocol, as President William McKinley and ten other men watch

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Henry P. Fletcher, between 1909 and 1923. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Henry P

Henry P. Fletcher, between 1909 and 1923. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Henry P. Fletcher, between 1909 and 1923
Henry P. Fletcher, between 1909 and 1923. American diplomat Henry Prather Fletcher: Under Secretary of State, served as US ambassador to Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium, Mexico and Chile

Background imageAmbassador Collection: French Ambassador Jusserand, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing

French Ambassador Jusserand, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
French Ambassador Jusserand, between 1914 and 1918. Ambassador to the United States, played a major diplomatic role during World War I

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Balfour, Arthur James, M.P, O.M, Head of British Commission To U.S. Awaiting His Arrival... 1917

Balfour, Arthur James, M.P, O.M, Head of British Commission To U.S. Awaiting His Arrival... 1917
Balfour, Arthur James, M.P, O.M, Head of British Commission To U.S. Awaiting His Arrival: Amb. Spring-Rice; Lansing; F.L. Polk; William Phillips, 1917

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Walter S

Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918
Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. American businessman and diplomat Walter Sherman Gifford: president of the AT&T; US Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Walter S

Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918
Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. American businessman and diplomat Walter Sherman Gifford: president of the AT&T; US Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Walter S

Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918
Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. American businessman and diplomat Walter Sherman Gifford: president of the AT&T; US Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Fête à l'ambassade d'Angleterre à Paris, 1889. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem

Fête à l'ambassade d'Angleterre à Paris, 1889. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Fete a l'ambassade d'Angleterre a Paris, 1889

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Dr. Carlos Manuel De Cespedes, Ambassador From Cuba, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dr

Dr. Carlos Manuel De Cespedes, Ambassador From Cuba, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dr
Dr. Carlos Manuel De Cespedes, Ambassador From Cuba, 1915

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Dr. Carlos Manuel De Cespedes, Ambassador From Cuba, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dr

Dr. Carlos Manuel De Cespedes, Ambassador From Cuba, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dr
Dr. Carlos Manuel De Cespedes, Ambassador From Cuba, 1915

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Dr. Carlos Manuel De Cespedes, Ambassador From Cuba, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dr

Dr. Carlos Manuel De Cespedes, Ambassador From Cuba, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dr
Dr. Carlos Manuel De Cespedes, Ambassador From Cuba, 1915

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Portrait de Camille Barrère au palais Farnèse, 1906. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard

Portrait de Camille Barrère au palais Farnèse, 1906. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Portrait de Camille Barrere au palais Farnese, 1906

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Portrait de Camille Barrère au palais Farnèse, 1906. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard

Portrait de Camille Barrère au palais Farnèse, 1906. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Portrait de Camille Barrere au palais Farnese, 1906

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Constantine Brun, Ambassador From Denmark - Riding At Fort Myer, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Constantine Brun, Ambassador From Denmark - Riding At Fort Myer, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Constantine Brun, Ambassador From Denmark - Riding At Fort Myer, 1916

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Sir Robert Baden-Powell, William Howard Taft and James Bryce, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Sir Robert Baden-Powell, William Howard Taft and James Bryce, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Sir Robert Baden-Powell, William Howard Taft and James Bryce, 1911. [British founder of the Boy Scouts movement Robert Baden-Powell; US President William Howard Taft; British ambassador to the United

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C... 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C... 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. C.H. Livingstone; Baden-Powell; Taft; Amb. Bryce; Unidentified; James Sloane, 1911

Background imageAmbassador Collection: The Late Right Hon The Earl of Lytton, GCB 1831-1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown

The Late Right Hon The Earl of Lytton, GCB 1831-1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Late Right Hon The Earl of Lytton, GCB 1831-1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Horse Shows - Bakmetieff, Mme. Wife of Russian Ambassador. Hengelmuller Von Hengervar... 1912

Horse Shows - Bakmetieff, Mme. Wife of Russian Ambassador. Hengelmuller Von Hengervar... 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Horse Shows - Bakmetieff, Mme. Wife of Russian Ambassador. Hengelmuller Von Hengervar Wife of The Ambassador From Austri-Hungary. Mclean, Mrs. Edward Beale, 1912

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Thomas Howard Birch of New Jersey, Ambassador To Portugal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Thomas Howard Birch of New Jersey, Ambassador To Portugal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Thomas Howard Birch of New Jersey, US Ambassador To Portugal, 1913

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Wright Flights - Jean Jules Jusserand, Ambassador from France, 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Wright Flights - Jean Jules Jusserand, Ambassador from France, 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Wright Flights - Jean Jules Jusserand, Ambassador from France, 1909. [The Wright brothers conducted test flights at Fort Myer after the U.S

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Benning Races - August Belmont; Mrs. Donald Cameron; Sec. Meyer. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Benning Races - August Belmont; Mrs. Donald Cameron; Sec. Meyer. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Benning Races - August Belmont; Mrs. Donald Cameron; Secretary Meyer, 1912. [Racecourse, Washington, DC: businessman and financier August Belmont; Elizabeth Sherman, wife of James Donald Cameron

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany, with Baron Sudenhorst Von Zwiedinek, 1914

Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany, with Baron Sudenhorst Von Zwiedinek, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany, with Baron Sudenhorst Von Zwiedinek, 1914. First World War: Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff (right)

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany - War Picture, Germany, 1917

Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany - War Picture, Germany, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Count J.H
Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany - War Picture, Germany, 1917. First World War: Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff was German ambassador to the United States from 1908 to 1917

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Count J.H. Von Bernstorff...Leaving German Embassy, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Count J.H. Von Bernstorff...Leaving German Embassy, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Count J.H
Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany - Leaving German Embassy, Washington DC, 1917. First World War: Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff was German ambassador to the United States from 1908

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Count J.H. Von Bernstorff...Leaving German Embassy, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Count J.H. Von Bernstorff...Leaving German Embassy, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Count J.H
Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany - Leaving German Embassy, Washington DC, 1917. First World War: Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff was German ambassador to the United States from 1908

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany...At Horse Show with The Countess, 1911

Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany...At Horse Show with The Countess, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany - 2nd From Right At Horse Show with The Countess, 1911. Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff was German ambassador to the United States from 1908 to 1917

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Count J.H
Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany, Washington DC, 1917. First World War: Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff was German ambassador to the United States from 1908 to 1917

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Count J.H
Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany, Washington DC, 1917. First World War: Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff was German ambassador to the United States from 1908 to 1917

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade: All Or Some of Foregoing

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade: All Or Some of Foregoing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. Reviewing Parade: All Or Some of Foregoing, 1911. [US Army officer and aide Major Archibald Butt (in cap)

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany - Left, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Count J.H

Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany - Left, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Count J.H
Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany - Left, Washington DC, 1917. First World War: Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff was German ambassador to the United States from 1908 to 1917

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Founder of Boy Scouts Sir Robert Baden-Powell, William H. Taft, Archibald Willingham Butt, 1911

Founder of Boy Scouts Sir Robert Baden-Powell, William H. Taft, Archibald Willingham Butt, 1911. [US Army officer and aide Major Archibald Butt; British founder of the Boy Scouts movement Robert

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Baden-Powell Visit, [Washington, DC], 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baden-Powell Visit, [Washington, DC], 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baden-Powell Visit, [Washington, DC], 1911
Baden-Powell Visit, [Washington, DC], 1911. [British founder of the Boy Scouts movement Robert Baden-Powell; US Army officer

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] DC, 1911. [British founder of the Boy Scouts movement Robert Baden-Powell; US Army officer

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Reviewing Parade... 1911

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Reviewing Parade... 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. Reviewing Parade: Baden-Powell; Maj. Butt, Rear; President Taft; Bryce; Livingstone, 1911

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Ambassador James Bryce; Arthur, The Duke of Connaught; Maj. Butt, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Ambassador James Bryce; Arthur, The Duke of Connaught; Maj. Butt, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Ambassador James Bryce; Arthur, The Duke of Connaught; Maj. Butt, 1911. [Visit to the USA: James Bryce, ambassador to the United States; Prince Arthur of Connaught

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Belgian Mission To U.S. Baron Ludovic Moncheur...and Secretary Robert Lansing...1917

Belgian Mission To U.S. Baron Ludovic Moncheur...and Secretary Robert Lansing...1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Belgian Mission To U.S. Baron Ludovic Moncheur, Head of Mission, and Secretary Robert Lansing at Union Station, Washington DC, 1917

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Belgian Mission To U.S. Baron Ludovic Moncheur...and Secretary Robert Lansing...1917

Belgian Mission To U.S. Baron Ludovic Moncheur...and Secretary Robert Lansing...1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Belgian Mission To U.S. Baron Ludovic Moncheur, Head of Mission, and Secretary Robert Lansing at Union Station, Washington DC, 1917

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Belgian Mission To U.S. Baron Ludovic Moncheur, Head of Mission, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Belgian Mission To U.S. Baron Ludovic Moncheur, Head of Mission, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Belgian Mission To U.S
Belgian Mission To U.S. Baron Ludovic Moncheur, Head of Mission, Washington DC, 1917. Belgian diplomat, ambassador extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the king of Belgium

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Belgian Mission To U.S. At Home of Lars I.E. Larz Anderson, Washington DC, 1917

Belgian Mission To U.S. At Home of Lars I.E. Larz Anderson, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Belgian Mission To U.S. At Home of Lars I.E. Larz Anderson, Washington DC, 1917. First World War: Belgian military officer at meeting of diplomats, politicians and military personnel. Standing: M

Background imageAmbassador Collection: John Barrett At His Residence. Working Force of Pan American Union, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing

John Barrett At His Residence. Working Force of Pan American Union, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing
John Barrett At His Residence. Working Force of Pan American Union, 1915. US diplomat John Barrett (4th left, front row), was Director General of the Pan American Union 1907-1920

Background imageAmbassador Collection: Pan American Mass, Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's - Manuel E. Malbran, Argentine... 1912

Pan American Mass, Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's - Manuel E. Malbran, Argentine... 1912
Pan American Mass, Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's - Manuel E. Malbran, Argentine; F.A. Pezet, Peru; J. E. Lefevre, Panama, 1912. [Ambassdors at Roman Catholic service held at St




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"Captivating Ambassadors: From Joseph Kennedy to Abd-ar-Rahman III and Beyond" In 1938, the world witnessed the influential presence of Joseph Kennedy, an American Ambassador, and his esteemed family. Their diplomatic endeavors left a lasting impact on international relations. Meanwhile, in 1533, "The Ambassadors, " a mesmerizing oil painting on panel by an unknown artist, showcased the elegance and sophistication associated with ambassadors throughout history. Amidst all this grandeur, there were always nosy kids who couldn't resist peeking into the lives of these distinguished individuals. One such instance was captured in Angus McBean's portrait of Rosemary Kennedy - a testament to both her familial ties and personal struggles. Not limited to human ambassadors alone, even aircraft like Airspeed AS57 Ambassador G-ALZN Elizabethan played their part in connecting nations through travel and commerce under BEA's watchful eye. Speaking of families making their mark on diplomacy, the renowned Kennedy family has been synonymous with political influence for decades. Their legacy continues to inspire future generations striving for excellence in public service. Beyond borders lay Sir Henry Neville - an ambassador whose role transcended national boundaries as he navigated complex political landscapes during his time. Similarly breaking barriers was Mrs. Kennedy alongside her debutante daughters who challenged societal norms while representing their country with grace and poise. Traveling back centuries ago brings us face-to-face with Abd-ar-Rahman III - Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus. His reign exemplified how ambassadors could shape history through alliances forged across cultures and civilizations. Shifting our focus to Russia at the turn of the 20th century reveals Alexandra Kollontai - a revolutionary figure known for her social theories that aimed to reshape society's perception of gender roles. Her contributions as a stateswoman further solidified her status as an ambassador for change.