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Chairman Collection (#12)

"Chairman: A Symbol of Power, Revolution, and Unity" From the Cultural Revolution in China to football teams and political figures around the world

Background imageChairman Collection: Richard Bergh Christian Eriksson Robert ThegerstrAom

Richard Bergh Christian Eriksson Robert ThegerstrAom
Richard Bergh, Christian Eriksson, Robert Thegerstrom, Nils Kreuger, Karl Nordstrom, Richard Bergh and Eugene Jansson, The Council of the Society of Artists

Background imageChairman Collection: Palestine Disturbances Lord Peel Right Hon Sir Horace

Palestine Disturbances Lord Peel Right Hon Sir Horace
Palestine Disturbances. Lord Peel & the Right Hon. Sir Horace Rumbold, Chairman & Vice Chairman of the Palestine Royal Commission leaving the offices after taking evidence from Arab Higher Committee

Background imageChairman Collection: Tiberias Dr Torrance semi jubilee speeches Barnik

Tiberias Dr Torrance semi jubilee speeches Barnik
Tiberias, Dr. Torrances semi jubilee. The speeches, Dr. Barnik, chairman, gives presentation speech, Israel, Tiberias

Background imageChairman Collection: Palestine disturbances 1936 Arrival war graves

Palestine disturbances 1936 Arrival war graves
Palestine disturbances 1936. Arrival at the war graves cemetery of Lieut. General Dill with Chairman & Vice-Chairman of the Royal Commission. Left to right Rt. Hon. Sir Horrace Rumbold, Lieut

Background imageChairman Collection: Palestine disturbances 1936 Members Arab Higher

Palestine disturbances 1936 Members Arab Higher
Palestine disturbances 1936. Members of the Arab Higher Committee. Front row from left to right Ragheb Bey Nashashibi, chairman of the Defence Party, Haj Amin eff

Background imageChairman Collection: Hon Elihu B Washburne Illinois Chairman Committee

Hon Elihu B Washburne Illinois Chairman Committee
Hon. Elihu B. Washburne, of Illinois, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, 1860. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Wood engraving

Background imageChairman Collection: Joseph Bruce Ismay, 1862

Joseph Bruce Ismay, 1862

Background imageChairman Collection: Robert Grosvenor, 1St. Lord Ebury, 1801-1893. Chairman Of The London Homeopathic Hospital

Robert Grosvenor, 1St. Lord Ebury, 1801-1893. Chairman Of The London Homeopathic Hospital. Engraved By D. J
Robert Grosvenor, 1St. Lord Ebury, 1801-1893. Chairman Of The London Homeopathic Hospital. Engraved By D.J.Pound From A Photograph By Mayall

Background imageChairman Collection: George Washington Goethals, 1858-1928. United States Army Officer And Civil Engineer

George Washington Goethals, 1858-1928. United States Army Officer And Civil Engineer. Chairman And Chief Engineer, Isthmian Canal Commission. From The Book The Panama Canal By J

Background imageChairman Collection: Tropical Beach With Palm Foreground, Beach Chair Distance

Tropical Beach With Palm Foreground, Beach Chair Distance

Background imageChairman Collection: Alfred Moritz Mond, 1st Baron Melchett (1868-1930) British industrialist and politician

Alfred Moritz Mond, 1st Baron Melchett (1868-1930) British industrialist and politician. Chairman, Imperial Chemical Industries, 1926. Son of Ludwig Mond (1839-1909). Photograph (c1926)

Background imageChairman Collection: Ferrari Testarossa Spider (made for Fiat chairman Gianni Agnelli)	1986	Silver	with blue trim

Ferrari Testarossa Spider (made for Fiat chairman Gianni Agnelli) 1986 Silver with blue trim
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Background imageChairman Collection: Sport - Football - Cardiff City Chairman Sir Herbert Merrett addresses the crowd

Sport - Football - Cardiff City Chairman Sir Herbert Merrett addresses the crowd following the teams promotion and a return to the First Division - 3rd May 1952

Background imageChairman Collection: Daily Mirror chairman Cecil King with Lord Roy Thomson at Old Ben Luncheon at the Cafe

Daily Mirror chairman Cecil King with Lord Roy Thomson at Old Ben Luncheon at the Cafe Royal. 6th April 1965

Background imageChairman Collection: French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism

French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism. Anti-clerical caricature on the confiscation of the wealth of the Church. A monk, representing the Church

Background imageChairman Collection: Adolph Tuck of Raphael Tuck passing a card design

Adolph Tuck of Raphael Tuck passing a card design
Adolph Tuck, Sir Adolph Tuck, 1st Baronet (1854-1926), fine art publisher and chairman of Raphael Tuck & Sons, pictured with his son passing a design for a Christmas card in 1903

Background imageChairman Collection: Poster of the Propaganda campaign of Maos Little Red Book

Poster of the Propaganda campaign of Maos Little Red Book, 1970. China

Background imageChairman Collection: Singapore poster, 1936

Singapore poster, 1936
Singapore, the gateway to Malaya and the distributing centre for the Orient. Address inquiries - The Chairman, Harbour Boards, Singapore. Poster design. Date: 1936

Background imageChairman Collection: Thomas J. Barratt

Thomas J. Barratt
Thomas James Barratt (1841-1914), chairman of soap manufacturer A&F Pears. Called here the pioneer of pictorial advertisement and elsewhere the father of modern advertising. Date: C.1912

Background imageChairman Collection: Barrow FC football team 1936

Barrow FC football team 1936. Back row: Lowes (Secretary Manager), Hopkinson, Kitson, Postlethwaite (Chairman), Pickard, Hunter, Allcock (Captain)

Background imageChairman Collection: Victor Stiebel & Lady Pamela Berry

Victor Stiebel & Lady Pamela Berry
Two prominent figures in fashion attending the Incorporated Society of London Fashion Designers ball at Dartmouth House in February 1958

Background imageChairman Collection: MAO TSE-TUNG (1893-1976). Chinese Communist leader. With his wife, Qing Jiang. Photograph

MAO TSE-TUNG (1893-1976). Chinese Communist leader. With his wife, Qing Jiang. Photograph, 1945

Background imageChairman Collection: Sir Morien Bedford Morgan, RAE, 1912-1978, chairman of t?

Sir Morien Bedford Morgan, RAE, 1912-1978, chairman of t?
Sir Morien Bedford Morgan, RAE, 1912-1978, chairman of the Supersonic Transport Aircraft Committee. circa 1971. Also Royal Aeronautical Society President 1967-1968

Background imageChairman Collection: Chinese Communist leader. Chinese oil painting

Chinese Communist leader. Chinese oil painting
MAO TSE-TUNG (1893-1976). Chinese Communist leader. Chinese oil painting

Background imageChairman Collection: Chairman of BAC - Sir George Edwards

Chairman of BAC - Sir George Edwards
As Chairman of BAC, one of Sir George Edwards last duties was to accept from Lord Boyd-Carpenter, Chairman of the Ca, Concordes British Type Certificate of Airworthiness

Background imageChairman Collection: Council Chamber, County Hall, Chichester, 1950

Council Chamber, County Hall, Chichester, 1950
George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N33498

Background imageChairman Collection: Ws Morrison at firefighting demonstration, WW2

Ws Morrison at firefighting demonstration, WW2
William Shepherd Morrison (later 1st Viscount Dunrossil, 1893-1961), Postmaster General and Chairman of the Fire Prevention Executive

Background imageChairman Collection: Mao Tse-Tung Cartoon, 1958

Mao Tse-Tung Cartoon, 1958
MAO TSE-TUNG CARTOON, 1958. Confuse us, he say... Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev (left) and Western leaders (left-to-right) Dwight Eisenhower of the United States, Charles de Gaulle of France

Background imageChairman Collection: Greater London Council (GLC)-LFB Press Conference

Greater London Council (GLC)-LFB Press Conference
The Leader of the GLC (standing), Paddy Henry, Chairman of the GLCs Fire Brigades Committee (to his left) and Joe Milner, Chief Officer of the LFB (far right)

Background imageChairman Collection: Antonin Nemec, Czech politician, Prague

Antonin Nemec, Czech politician, Prague
Antonin Nemec, member of the Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD), speaking to a large crowd in Staromestske Square (Old Town Square), Prague, Czechoslovakia

Background imageChairman Collection: Chairman of the UK Bentley Club

Chairman of the UK Bentley Club
Arthur Cocks, the Chairman of the UK Bentley Club with his pride and joy, a spotless 1926 vintage Speed 6 Bentley

Background imageChairman Collection: Henry Thomas Hope, 1858

Henry Thomas Hope, 1858
Engraved portrait of Henry Thomas Hope (1808-1862), the English politician and businessman, pictured in 1858. At that time Hope was serving as Chairman of the Eastern Steam Navigation Company

Background imageChairman Collection: Richard Beeching (1913-1985)

Richard Beeching (1913-1985)
Richard Beeching, or Dr Beeching, seen at Laira Diesel Depot in March 1962, was Chairman of British Railways between 1961 and 1965

Background imageChairman Collection: Hans-Jochen Vogel (born 3 February 1926) German politician. Vogel was Mayor of Munich from 1960-72

Hans-Jochen Vogel (born 3 February 1926) German politician. Vogel was Mayor of Munich from 1960-72. After the general election in 1972 he became Federal Minister for Regional Planning




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"Chairman: A Symbol of Power, Revolution, and Unity" From the Cultural Revolution in China to football teams and political figures around the world, the term "chairman" has taken on various meanings throughout history. In China's tumultuous era, Chairman Mao Zedong emerged as a prominent figure through cultural revolution posters that depicted his leadership and ideology. These Chinese Communist propaganda posters showcased Chairman Mao's influence over the masses, with images of him greeting Red Guards in Tiananmen Square. Beyond politics, football teams like Barnet FC in 1936 and Millwall Athletic also had their own chairmen who guided them towards success. The Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Team of 1908 exemplified unity under their chairman's guidance. Similarly, Aston Villa Football Club established its legacy since 1896 with strong leadership at its helm. Not limited to sports or politics alone, individuals such as Eleanor Roosevelt made significant contributions as humanitarian leaders. As chairman of the UN Human Rights Commission, she championed equality and justice for all. The concept of a chairman extends beyond geographical boundaries too; South Yemen leader found common ground with Chairman Mao during an official visit where they exchanged greetings. This encounter highlighted how different cultures can connect through shared values. In popular culture references like Ouija boards caution against potential dangers associated with seeking guidance from unknown forces by referring to a "chairman. " It serves as a reminder that power should be handled responsibly. Lastly, no discussion about chairmen would be complete without mentioning Chairman Mao's iconic red book - an embodiment of his teachings and principles that influenced millions across China during his reign.