Eamon De Valera Collection

Eamon de Valera at an Anti-conscription Meeting, 1918 (b / w photo)
1731041 Eamon de Valera at an Anti-conscription Meeting, 1918 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Arthur Griffith and Eamon de Valera (b / w photo)
820919 Arthur Griffith and Eamon de Valera (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

President Eamonn de Valera of Eire ( hatless ) assisted by a uniformed man lays a wreath in Dublins Garden of Rememberance in Parnell Square yesterday

Eamon De Valera, American-born Irish statesman, c1930s. After fighting for Irish independence, De Valera (1882-1975) became leader of Fianna Fail and served as Prime Minister of Ireland

Eamon De Valera declining the opportunity to attend the Ottawa Conference, 1932. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
Eamon De Valera declining the opportunity to attend the Ottawa Conference, 1932. Cartoon showing De Valera (1822-1975) American-born Irish statesman

Eamon De Valera at a march-past of troops of the Irish Free State, Dublin, c1934-1935
Eamon De Valera taking the salute at a march-past of troops of the Irish Free State, Dublin, c1934-1935. American-born Irish statesman De Valera (1882-1975) fought for Irish independence

Public Rally
February 1922: Irish nationalist leader Eamon de Valera (1882 - 1975) addressing a crowd at a public rally at O Connell Street in Dublin. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Peace Conference
July 1921: Sinn Feiners cheer the arrival of Irish republican leader Eamon de Valera and the founder of Sinn Fein Arthur Griffith at the Irish Peace Conference in Dublin

President Eamonn de Valera admires the seven foot bronze statue of Irish patriot Robert Emmet after the statue had been presented to the government

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Eamon de Valera, a pivotal figure in Irish history, is seen here at an Anti-conscription Meeting in 1918, standing firm against British rule. With Arthur Griffith, they led the way for Irish independence. Born in the USA but raised in Ireland, de Valera's commitment to his homeland was unwavering. In the 1930s, he declined the invitation to attend the Ottawa Conference, choosing instead to prioritize Irish interests. At rallies and peace conferences, he inspired the Irish people, and in later years, he admired the bronze statue of Irish patriots, including those who had fought and died behind the walls of Kilmainham Prison.