Democracy Collection (#18)

Suffragettes at Downing Street, London
The scene at Downing Street, London, in 1911 when the Prime Minister, Herbert Henry Asquith, consented to receive a deputation of women to discuss womens suffrage. 1911

Republic of India declared, 1950
The new republic of India is born-president Doctor Rajendra Prasad, taking the oath at Government House in Delhi. The scene in the Durbar Hall resembled the installation of a Viceroy

Viscount Bolingbroke, English statesman
Henry St. John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke (1678-1751), English politician and statesman. St. John was born at Battersea, London and educated at Eton College

Solon, Greek statesman and lawmaker
Solon (c.638 BCE - 558 BCE), Greek statesman. Solon was an Athenian, raised in a time in which position and noble birth meant everything

Womens rights statue, Canada. Statue on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, of Nellie McClung (1873-1951), womens rights activist

POSTER: DEMOCRACY, c1940. A poster entitled Democracy... a challenge showing the hand
POSTER: DEMOCRACY, c1940. A poster entitled Democracy...a challenge showing the hand and torch of the Statue of Liberty. Color silkscreen, c1940

The Declaration of the Poll
Illustration depicting a lively crowd scene in an unidentified town or city during the declaration of the poll in the 1892 General Election

A Suffragettes Appeal to John Bull
An illustrated postcard from around 1910 depicts a suffragette, shackled and in a prison cell. She is making an appeal to John Bull - a personification of England - with some lines from The Princess

Suffragettes Coronation Procession, London
A large suffragette procession passing along the Embankment in Central London. The Coronation of George V in 1911 inspired the WSPU (Womens Social and Political Union)

House of Commons - early 17th century
A depiction of the House of Commons at the time of the reign of King James I

Bugandan Royalty (card 2 of 2)
Card 2 of 2. The three Regents of the young King Daudi Cwa II of Uganda. They are: Sir Apolo Kagwa, KCMG (seated) and two fellow Regents

Unlimited Democracy
An English take on events in France - the Revolution devours its children

Lifeguard stand on South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America, North America

Government Of The People sculpture by Jacques Lipchitz, Municipal Services Building Plaza, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

Stars and Stripes flag in front of the dome of the U. S. Capitol Building, Washington D
Stars and Stripes flag in front of the dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

Stars and Stripes flag in front of the Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

The Thames South Bank with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament UK
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Police photographer photographing protestors at a climate change rally in London December 2008
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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament London UK
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Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London at dusk UK
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A plane flying over the Houses of Parliament London UK
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Big Ben London UK
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The White House, Washington DC, USA

The east side of the Capitol, Washington D.C. USA, North America

Democracy Monument at night, Banglamphu, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pictures of election candidates stuck on building in midddle of street, Herat, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Asia

Cimon Ostracised
Cimon is ostracised by democratic vote

Charles Stewart Parnell re-elected
Charles Stewart Parnell is re-elected as leader of the Irish Party, in Committee Room 15 at the House of Commons, Central London

Plebeians admitted to consular dignity
The plebeians of Ancient Rome are admitted to consular dignity

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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.