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"Commissioning the Great: A Glimpse into Historical Milestones" Document commissioning John Paul Jones as a US Navy captain

Background imageCommission Collection: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes Dramatic Poetry Aeschylus

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes Dramatic Poetry Aeschylus
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes: Dramatic Poetry (Aeschylus), Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, c. 1896, Oil on canvas, This painting is a scaled-down version of an enormous canvas--over 14 x 7 feet--that French

Background imageCommission 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 imageCommission Collection: Palestine disturbances 1936 Outside entrance

Palestine disturbances 1936 Outside entrance
Palestine disturbances 1936. Outside entrance of the Office of the Palestine Royal Commission with a British Palestine Police standing on duty. 1936

Background imageCommission Collection: Palestine disturbances 1936 Out-riders horse

Palestine disturbances 1936 Out-riders horse
Palestine disturbances 1936. Out-riders horse guard escorting Royal Commission on their official drive to the Government House. 1936, Jerusalem

Background imageCommission Collection: Palestine Disturbances Grand Mufti Haj Amin eff

Palestine Disturbances Grand Mufti Haj Amin eff
Palestine Disturbances. The Grand Mufti. Haj Amin eff. el-Husseini, with attendants, leaving the offices of the Palestine Royal Commission after giving his evidence. 1937

Background imageCommission Collection: Leaf Commission St. Mark Giving Keys Venice Francesco de Priuli

Leaf Commission St. Mark Giving Keys Venice Francesco de Priuli
Leaf from a Commission: St. Mark Giving the Keys of Venice to Francesco de Priuli, c. 1523-1524. Benedetto Bordone (Italian). Ink, tempera and gold on vellum; leaf: 23.1 x 15.7 cm (9 1/8 x 6 3/16 in.)

Background imageCommission Collection: General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton British Soldier 1851 To 1947 When A Colonel From A

General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton British Soldier 1851 To 1947 When A Colonel From A Roving Commission By Winston S. Churchill Published By Scribners 1930

Background imageCommission Collection: Winston S. Churchill 1874 To 1965 As Second Lieutenant In The 4Th Queens Own Hussars From A Roving

Winston S. Churchill 1874 To 1965 As Second Lieutenant In The 4Th Queens Own Hussars From A Roving Commission By Winston S. Churchill Published By Scribners 1930

Background imageCommission Collection: Winston S. Churchill 1874 To 1965 On Horseback In Bangalore India In 1897 From A Roving Commission

Winston S. Churchill 1874 To 1965 On Horseback In Bangalore India In 1897 From A Roving Commission By Winston S. Churchill Published By Scribners 1930

Background imageCommission Collection: Winston S. Churchill 1874 To 1965 As Gentleman Cadet From A Roving Commission By Winston S

Winston S. Churchill 1874 To 1965 As Gentleman Cadet From A Roving Commission By Winston S. Churchill Published By Scribners 1930

Background imageCommission Collection: Lord Randolph Churchill 1849 To 1895 Father Of Sir Winston S

Lord Randolph Churchill 1849 To 1895 Father Of Sir Winston S. Churchill From A Roving Commission By Winston S. Churchill Published By Scribners 1930

Background imageCommission Collection: Winston S. Churchill 1874 To 1965 Aged Five From A Roving Commission By Winston S

Winston S. Churchill 1874 To 1965 Aged Five From A Roving Commission By Winston S. Churchill Published By Scribners 1930

Background imageCommission Collection: Miss Jenny Jerome Aka Lady Randolph Churchill 1854 To 1921 Mother Of Sir Winston Churchill From A

Miss Jenny Jerome Aka Lady Randolph Churchill 1854 To 1921 Mother Of Sir Winston Churchill From A Roving Commission By Winston S. Churchill Published By Scribners 1930

Background imageCommission Collection: Charge Of The 21St Lancers At Omdurman After Drawing By R. Caton Woodville In Illustrated London

Charge Of The 21St Lancers At Omdurman After Drawing By R. Caton Woodville In Illustrated London News September 24 1898 From A Roving Commission By Winston S. Churchill Published By Scribners 1930

Background imageCommission 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 imageCommission Collection: Washington Resigning His Commission At Annapolis 23 December 1783 George Washington 1732-1799

Washington Resigning His Commission At Annapolis 23 December 1783 George Washington 1732-1799 First President Of The United States From A 19Th Century Print Engraved By Rogers After Trumbull

Background imageCommission Collection: Jesus Holding The Bible

Jesus Holding The Bible

Background imageCommission Collection: Royal Navy, China fleet regatta results, Wei-Hai-Wei

Royal Navy, China fleet regatta results, Wei-Hai-Wei. With a photo of the Yokohama Bowl, won by HMS Cumberland. HMS Berwick came 2nd and HMS Suffolk 3rd. Date: 1931

Background imageCommission Collection: Young Private, 6th Battalion (City of London Rifles), WW1

Young Private, 6th Battalion (City of London Rifles), WW1
Head and shoulders miniature portrait of a young Private, possibly of the 6th Battalion (City of London Rifles), by Alice James, RMS RWA (fl. 1887-1930)

Background imageCommission Collection: The Interior Ceiling and Dome of Sant Andrea della Valle in the Rione of Sant Eustachio, Rome

The Interior Ceiling and Dome of Sant Andrea della Valle in the Rione of Sant Eustachio, Rome, Lazio, Italy
Sant Andrea della Valle is a basilica church in the rione of Sant Eustachio of the city of Rome, Italy. The basilica is the general seat for the religious order of the Theatines

Background imageCommission Collection: The Interior of Sant Andrea della Valle in the Rione of Sant Eustachio, Rome, Italy

The Interior of Sant Andrea della Valle in the Rione of Sant Eustachio, Rome, Italy
Sant Andrea della Valle is a basilica church in the rione of Sant Eustachio of the city of Rome, Italy. The basilica is the general seat for the religious order of the Theatines

Background imageCommission Collection: LINCOLN CARTOON, 1865. The Peace Commission - Flying to Abrahams Bosom

LINCOLN CARTOON, 1865. The Peace Commission - Flying to Abrahams Bosom. President Abraham Lincoln greeting members of the Confederate peace commission, February 1865

Background imageCommission Collection: WALTER SHERMAN GIFFORD (1885-1966). President of the AT&T Corporation

WALTER SHERMAN GIFFORD (1885-1966). President of the AT&T Corporation. Photographed while Director of the Council of National Defense and Advisory Commission during World War I, early 20th century

Background imageCommission Collection: General George Washington Resigning his Commission : On 23 December 1793 he resigned

General George Washington Resigning his Commission : On 23 December 1793 he resigned his commission to Congress meeting in Annapolis

Background imageCommission Collection: SMS Rheinland one of the four Nassau class dreadnought battleships built for the

SMS Rheinland one of the four Nassau class dreadnought battleships built for the German Imperial Navy. In commission 1909-1919, she took part in the inconclusive Battle of Jutland

Background imageCommission Collection: Belgium, Wallonia, Brussels; A beaurocrat passing in front of the European Commision Headquarters in

Belgium, Wallonia, Brussels; A beaurocrat passing in front of the European Commision Headquarters in central Brussels

Background imageCommission Collection: The Milbanke and Melbourne Families, (c1796), 1929

The Milbanke and Melbourne Families, (c1796), 1929
The Milbanke and Melbourne Families, c1796. It is likely that this painting was commissioned to mark the alliance of the two families through marriage in April 1769. After George Stubbs (1724-1806)

Background imageCommission Collection: Last meeting of the evacuation commission, (1898), 1920s

Last meeting of the evacuation commission, (1898), 1920s
Last meeting of the evacuation commission. At the end of the war in 1898, 160, 000 Spanish soldiers were evacuated from Cuba

Background imageCommission Collection: Sitting of the agricultural commission of the First Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906

Sitting of the agricultural commission of the First Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906. The Duma, the elected legislative assembly of the Russian Empire

Background imageCommission Collection: Paris Exhibition of 1889 - English Section

Paris Exhibition of 1889 - English Section - Col Slide. arched display cabinets - square central access. flags. Part of Box 119 Boswell Collection

Background imageCommission Collection: Panama. Members of the study committee, chaired by Ferdinand

Panama. Members of the study committee, chaired by Ferdinand
Ferdinand de Lesseps (1805-1894). French diplomat and entrepreneur. Panama. Members of the study committee, chaired by Mr. de Lesseps, for opening the canal. Almanac of The Illustration, 1881

Background imageCommission Collection: Sir James W Gordon

Sir James W Gordon
SIR JAMES WILLOUGHBY GORDON Scottish military, a witness in the commission sale scandal hearings in the House of Lords. Date: 1773 - 1851

Background imageCommission Collection: Mining / South Bulli

Mining / South Bulli
SOUTH BULLI Members of the Australian Royal Commission into the coal mining dispute ready to go down the mine at South Bulli, New South Wales. Date: 1930s

Background imageCommission Collection: Deslon & Franklin

Deslon & Franklin
DESLON fails to magnetise Franklin in demonstration before the official commission, Paris Date: 1784

Background imageCommission Collection: A Temporary Gentleman by H F Maltby

A Temporary Gentleman by H F Maltby
Promotional postcard for A Temporary Gentleman by H. F. Maltby. First produced at the Pier Theatre, Brighton, 17th March and Oxford Theatre, 9th June 1919

Background imageCommission Collection: Huntley Wright in khaki

Huntley Wright in khaki
Huntley Wright (1868-1941), actor and comedian, pictured with his young daughter in 1915 after receiving his Army commission. 1915

Background imageCommission Collection: General Stores Building, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA

General Stores Building, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
The General Stores Building, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA, where the Russian and Japanese Peace Commission met before the signing of the peace treaty in September 1905

Background imageCommission Collection: Old Bill Presides at the International Preserves Commission

Old Bill Presides at the International Preserves Commission
As Amsterdam cable states that " Old Bill" is Acting President of the International Commission which is sitting at the " Hotel Terrific" Paris

Background imageCommission Collection: HMS Kent, British heavy cruiser, itinerary

HMS Kent, British heavy cruiser, itinerary
HMS Kent (54), British County class heavy cruiser, Far East Commission itinerary, including activities of interest. Date: 1928-1931

Background imageCommission Collection: HMS Suffolk, British heavy cruiser, itinerary, China

HMS Suffolk, British heavy cruiser, itinerary, China
HMS Suffolk (55), British County class heavy cruiser, at Wei-Hai-Wei, China Station. Giving details of her itinerary. Date: 1928-1930

Background imageCommission Collection: Lieutenant Syed Abdul Alajeed during World War I

Lieutenant Syed Abdul Alajeed during World War I
Indian sportsman, Syed Abdul Alajeed, who held a commission on the Egyptian Front during the First World War. Date: 1917

Background imageCommission Collection: Cambridge boat-race members during World War I

Cambridge boat-race members during World War I
Many members of the Cambridge University boat-race team applied for commission within days of the outbreak of war, some for the Special Reserve and some for the Territorials. 1914

Background imageCommission Collection: The Prince of Wales at the outbreak of World War I

The Prince of Wales at the outbreak of World War I
Edward, Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VIII), in the uniform of a non-commissioned officer of the Oxford University Officer Training Corps

Background imageCommission Collection: Offenbach, Cartoon

Offenbach, Cartoon
JACQUES OFFENBACH French musician, at the height of his popularity, 1864 - besieged by impresarios hoping to commission another hit. Date: 1819 - 1880

Background imageCommission Collection: Study Decoration Vault 1532-77 Pen brown ink

Study Decoration Vault 1532-77 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Background imageCommission Collection: Saint Rosalia Interceding Victims Plague Palestrina

Saint Rosalia Interceding Victims Plague Palestrina
Artokoloro

Background imageCommission Collection: Design Wall Decoration Sacrifice Abraham Flight

Design Wall Decoration Sacrifice Abraham Flight
Artokoloro

Background imageCommission Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, poster, Smileage, Printer, Publisher, Issued, Ed. Usoskin, Inc

Drawings Prints, Print, poster, Smileage, Printer, Publisher, Issued, Ed. Usoskin, Inc
Drawings and Prints, Print, poster, Smileage, Printer, Publisher, Issued by, Ed. Usoskin, Inc. War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, Ed. Usoskin, Inc




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"Commissioning the Great: A Glimpse into Historical Milestones" Document commissioning John Paul Jones as a US Navy captain: Unveiling the birth of an American naval legend. (Anna) Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) American humanitarian. Chairman UN Human Rights: Empowering humanity through compassion and advocacy. Twelve Tables of Rome drawn up: Laying the foundation for justice and equality in ancient Rome. 16th century world map: Exploring uncharted territories, one stroke at a time. The Cedars of Lebanon, by Edward Lear: Capturing nature's majesty through artistry and imagination. Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family: Royalty united, cherishing moments that transcend time. Maunsell Sea Fort, Thames Estuary; Second World War, 1944: Defying adversity amidst turbulent waters - fortitude personified. Fleet Air Arm - Grumman Martlet II - AM958: Taking to the skies with unwavering precision and unmatched bravery. Mr P. A. S Franklin and Mr J. Bruce Ismay: Visionary minds shaping maritime history with their indomitable spirit. The General Strike - Government leaders : Navigating tumultuous times with resilience and leadership at its helm Harold Macmillan addressing the Conservative Party Conference : Inspiring a nation towards progress through eloquence and conviction Syphilis in the UK population, 1920s projection slide .