Democracy Collection (#13)

Susi - at the hustings. 1950s

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). American Founding Father. Pres
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and de third President of the United State (1801-1809). Colored engraving

Spain. Madrid. Pediment of the Congress of Deputies by the S
Spain. Madrid. Pediment of the Congress of Deputies showing Spain embracing the State Constitution and surrounded by Fortitude, Justice, Fine Arts, Commerce, Agriculture, rivers and canals

Italian Unification (1859-1924). Vote for annexation of the
Italian Unification (1859-1924). Francis II, king of the Two Sicilies (1859-1860) was forced to abdicate, while a plebiscite (21-22 October 1860)

James K. Polk (1795-1849). American politician. 11th President of the United States (1845-1849). Portrait (1846) by George Peter Alexander Healy (1813-1894). National Portrait Gallery

United States. Supporters of Stephen Douglas, candidate of the Democratic Party. Colored engraving from L Illustration Journal Universel, 1860

Athens. View of the Acropolis. Parthenon. Sunset
Athens. View ot the Acropolis. Temple of Parthenon. Sunset. Attica. Central Greece

The Stoa of Attalos (Atallus). Athenian Agora. Athens. Greec
Greek Art. The Stoa of Attalos (Atallus). It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC. In the years 1953-1956 the Stoa was reconstructed

Athens. Panoramic view of the Acropolis. Sunset
Athens. Panoramic view of the Acropolis from Philapoppos Hill. Sunset. Attica. Central Greece

Athens. Panoramic view of the Acropolis and Lycabettos Hill from Philapoppos Hill. Attica. Central Greece

Greek Art. Temple of Hephaestus or Theseion. Agora of Athens
Greek Art. Temple of Hephaestus or Theseion. The doric temple, which stands at the western end of the Agora, on the hill of Agoraios Kolonos. Erected by the architect Ictinos (449-415 B.C.)

Front cover, La Baionnette
Front cover design, La Baionnette, looking forward to the time when women get the vote. Date: 1919

Portraits of campaigners for womens rights
Portraits of various campaigners for womens rights, who led a Suffragist Procession on 13 June 1908 from the Embankment to the Albert Hall: Charlotte Despard (Leader of the Womens Freedom League)

Emily Faithfull, womens rights campaigner
Emily Faithfull (1835-1895), womens rights campaigner. She set up a womens printing house, The Victoria Press, promoted womens employment, and appeared as a lecturer in the UK and America. Date: 1891

Street at election time in Canton, Ohio, USA
View of North Market from Public Square at election time in Canton, Ohio, USA, with banners on display for the Democrats William J Bryan and John W Kern, as well as one for the Stark County Fair

Cartoon, Middlesex Election, 1804, a Long Pull, a Strong Pull, and a Pull All together, by James Gillray. Showing Sir Francis Burdett in a carriage labelled Peace & Plenty

Captains Regent, Republic of San Marino, Italy
Solemn entrance of the Captains Regent (heads of state), Republic of San Marino, Italy, 1 October 1929. Elected every six months, they were at this date Ezio Balducci and Aldo Busignani. Date: 1929

Mensa scrutiniorum (scrutiny table), 18th-19th c. It was made for receiving the professor election in the Cervera University. SPAIN. CATALONIA. LLEIDA. Cervera. Cervera Museum

The Cortes Generales proclaimed Juan Carlos King of Spain. 22/11/1975

JUAN CARLOS I of Spain (1938). King of Spain from 1975. The Cortes Generales proclaimed Juan Carlos King of Spain. 22/11/1975

Ausnahmegesetze (emergency laws). Thomas Theodor Heine Caricature comparing Bismarcks inability to contain the social democracy and Joseph Wirth, Chancellor of Germany from 1921 to 1922

Spain (20th c. ). Transition to Democracy
SPAIN. Barcelona. Catalan flags, including esteladada, flag of independence, in the demonstration during the Diada National Day of Catalonia. September 11th, 1977

The Growth of Democracy, by Bairnsfather
The Growth of Democracy Colonel Sir Valtravers Plantagenet gladly accepts a light, during a slight lull in a barrage, from a private in the Benin Rifles

Bairnsfather with the American Army, WW1 cartoon
" I know we re fightin for Democracy, but the next time the Colonel comes around, salute, you ______ son of a ______!" An American sergeant disciplines Date: 1918

Margaret Thatcher Election 1987
A large sign made from light bulbs in Piccadilly Circus for the 1987 General Election Date: 1987

The Future, Republicanism in France
The Future, Republican, Friend of the People -- satirical print showing a smartly dressed man wearing a top hat and cockade, with the Pantheon in the background. 1831

charm democracy reviewed analyzed destroyed January 1
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A voting booth in New Hampshire in February 1988

Presidential White House Fence Fountain Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC
White House fence and fountain, Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC

White House Fountain Flag After Snow Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC
White House Fountain Flag After Snow Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC

US Capitol Dome Congress House of Representatives US Senate Washington DC
US Capitol, Washington DC

United States. Supporters of Stephen Douglas, candidate of the Democratic Party. Colored engraving from L Illustration Journal Universel, 1860

city hall
Los Angeles city hall

Current Politics
On the coast of Scotland. A red rock, a blue rock, and a small green rock block the flow of sea water over the coastal shelf

Rajadamnern road, Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital and the most populous city of Thailand

White house
United States Capitol in Washington DC

Chrysippus of Soli (ancient Greek philosopher)
Antique illustration engraving of a Chrysippus of Soli (ancient Greek philosopher)

Capitol Building, Washington, DC
Close up of galloping horse sculpture in Civil War monument with Capitol Building in distance

Supreme Court Building, Washington, DC
Low angle view of columns at entrance to Supreme Court Building

Vintage WPA poster of three man talking and reading at a table. An American flag and a founding father are in the background. It reads, To speak up for democracy, read up on democracy

Voting by Ballot in the United States, 1872

Voting by Ballot in the United States

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Sketches in New York during the Presidential Election: Taking Votes in a Railway Car

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The Plebiscitum. Soldiers Voting, 1870

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The Plebiscitum. Civilians Voting, 1870

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Abd-El-Kader Voting for the French Empire

The Elections in France: Removal of the Voting-Urn from a District Polling-Place to the Mairie, 1869

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"Democracy: A Tapestry of Freedom and Struggle" From the hallowed halls of Brudenell Magna Carta to the iconic 10 Downing Street, it has woven its intricate threads into the fabric of society. The Six Points of the Peoples Charter, immortalized in a lithograph, serve as a testament to the relentless pursuit of equality and representation. In a black and white photo, we glimpse a copy of The Declaration of Independence proudly displayed in the Free Quaker Meeting House at Independence National Historical Park. Here, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, democracy found its voice amidst revolutionary fervor. Across continents and cultures, Budapest's Parliament House stands tall on the banks of Danube River while nearby Calvinist Church echoes with prayers for freedom. In this juxtaposition lies an eternal struggle between power structures and individual rights. The call to action resonates through time - "First to fight - Democracy's vanguard US Marine Corps - Join. " EVNT2A-00014 captures this spirit that has propelled nations towards liberty throughout history. Cartoons depict The Great Chartist Demonstration where ordinary people rallied for their voices to be heard. Tsar Nicholas II presides over Russia's first Duma opening ceremony in St Petersburg—a momentous step towards democratic governance. Britannia finds herself caught between Scylla & Charybdis—navigating treacherous waters as she upholds democratic values against opposing forces. Meanwhile, members convene at St Kilda Parliament on Isle of Harris—an embodiment of local autonomy within Scotland's democratic framework. Even Friedrich Nietzsche is not immune from caricature; his philosophical musings challenging conventional wisdom remind us that democracy thrives on critical thinking and diverse perspectives. In these snapshots from history and contemporary life alike, we witness both triumphs and setbacks along democracy's journey. It remains an ever-evolving concept that demands our constant vigilance—to protect it from erosion or abuse—and our unwavering commitment to ensure that the voices of all are heard.