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"Founding: A Tapestry of History and Legacy" Step into the grandeur of history as we explore the diverse tapestry moments that have shaped our world

Background imageFounding Collection: Bela III founding the Cistercian monastery at Szentgotthard in 1183 (1795-1796)

Bela III founding the Cistercian monastery at Szentgotthard in 1183 (1795-1796). Artist: Istvan Dorfmeister
Bela III founding the Cistercian monastery at Szentgotthard in 1183 (1795-1796). Bela III (1148-1196) was King of Hungary from 1172. From the Hungarian National Gallery

Background imageFounding Collection: Mao Zedong - founding father of Peoples Republic of China

Mao Zedong - founding father of Peoples Republic of China
Mao Zedong (Tse-tung) often referred to as Chairman Mao (18931976) - Chinese Communist revolutionary, and the founding father of the Peoples Republic of China

Background imageFounding Collection: The Capitoline Wolf (Lupa Capitolina) suckling Romulus and R

The Capitoline Wolf (Lupa Capitolina) suckling Romulus and R
The Capitoline Wolf (Lupa Capitolina). Bronze sculpture of a she-wolf showing Romulus and Remus as suckling infants. Inspired by the legend of the founding of Rome

Background imageFounding Collection: William Penn received Pennsylvania charter from Charles II

William Penn received Pennsylvania charter from Charles II
William Penn receives from Charles II the charter of Pennsylvania Date: 1681

Background imageFounding Collection: Ara Casali. View of the back, with the legend of

Ara Casali. View of the back, with the legend of Romulus and Remus. Roman art. Relief on rock. VATICAN CITY. Pius-Clementine Museum (Vatican Museums)

Background imageFounding Collection: The Battle Of Bunker Hill

The Battle Of Bunker Hill
British military forces reach the top of Breeds Hill where they clash with colonial militia during the Battle of Bunker Hill in an illustration after a painting by John Trumbull, Charlestown

Background imageFounding Collection: Founding of Baltimore, Maryland

Founding of Baltimore, Maryland
Colonial surveyors laying out Baltimore Town, January 12, 1730. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by F.B. Mayer

Background imageFounding Collection: St. Augustine, Florida, founded by Menendez de Aviles

St. Augustine, Florida, founded by Menendez de Aviles
Pedro Menendez de Aviles laying out Saint Augustine, Florida, 1565. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageFounding Collection: Thomas Willis, 1621 - 1675. English neurologist, anatomist and author of the earliest known

Thomas Willis, 1621 - 1675. English neurologist, anatomist and author of the earliest known English work on medical psychology. Willis was a founding member of the Royal Society

Background imageFounding Collection: Alexander Hamilton, c. 1755 / 1757 - 1804. American statesman

Alexander Hamilton, c. 1755 / 1757 - 1804. American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
Alexander Hamilton, c.1755/ 1757 - 1804. American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Background imageFounding Collection: James Madison, Jr. 1751 - 1836. American statesman and Founding Father who served as the fourth

James Madison, Jr. 1751 - 1836. American statesman and Founding Father who served as the fourth President of the United States from 1809 to 1817

Background imageFounding Collection: Founding Alexandria Caucaso Master Jardin de vertueuse

Founding Alexandria Caucaso Master Jardin de vertueuse
The Founding of Alexandria-in-Caucaso; Master of the Jardin de vertueuse consolation and assistant (Flemish, active 3rd quarter of 15th century); Lille (written)

Background imageFounding Collection: Medal Commemorating Founding Saarlouis 1688 Joseph Roettiers

Medal Commemorating Founding Saarlouis 1688 Joseph Roettiers
Medal Commemorating the Founding of Saarlouis, 1688. Joseph Roettiers (Flemish, 1635-1703). Bronze, partially gilded; diameter: 5.1 cm (2 in.)

Background imageFounding Collection: Benjamin Franklin, 1706 To 1790. One Of The Founding Fathers Of The United States, Polymath

Benjamin Franklin, 1706 To 1790. One Of The Founding Fathers Of The United States, Polymath, Author, Printer, Satirist, Political Theorist, Politician, Postmaster, Scientist, Inventor

Background imageFounding Collection: Benjamin Franklin, 1706 To 1790. American Author, Printer, Satirist, Political Theorist

Benjamin Franklin, 1706 To 1790. American Author, Printer, Satirist, Political Theorist, Politician, Scientist, Inventor, Civic Activist, Statesman, Soldier And Diplomat

Background imageFounding Collection: William Richardson Davie 1756 To 1820. Governor Of North Carolina From 1798 To 1799

William Richardson Davie 1756 To 1820. Governor Of North Carolina From 1798 To 1799

Background imageFounding Collection: First Meeting Of George Washington 1732 To 1799 With Alexander Hamilton 1755 Or 1757 To 1804 After

First Meeting Of George Washington 1732 To 1799 With Alexander Hamilton 1755 Or 1757 To 1804 After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageFounding Collection: Dr John Witherspoon 1723 To 1794 American Clergyman Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of

Dr John Witherspoon 1723 To 1794 American Clergyman Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre From A Painting By C.W. Peale

Background imageFounding Collection: Thomas Stone 1743 To 1787 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

Thomas Stone 1743 To 1787 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By G.B. Ellis From A Drawing By J.B. Longacre From A Painting By Pine

Background imageFounding Collection: Thomas Lynch Jr 1749 To 1779 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

Thomas Lynch Jr 1749 To 1779 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre From An Enamel Painting

Background imageFounding Collection: Richard Henry Lee 1732 To 1794 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration

Richard Henry Lee 1732 To 1794 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By P. Maverick And J.B

Background imageFounding Collection: Oliver Wolcott 1726 To 1797 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

Oliver Wolcott 1726 To 1797 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J. Longacre From A Painting

Background imageFounding Collection: Philip Livingston 1716 To 1778 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration

Philip Livingston 1716 To 1778 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre After An Original Painting

Background imageFounding Collection: Joseph Hewes 1730 To 1779 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

Joseph Hewes 1730 To 1779 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By F. Kearney After A Drawing By J.B. Longacre From A Painting

Background imageFounding Collection: Samuel Huntington 1731 To 1796 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration

Samuel Huntington 1731 To 1796 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre

Background imageFounding Collection: Samuel Adams 1722 To 1803 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

Samuel Adams 1722 To 1803 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre After A Painting By Copley

Background imageFounding Collection: Robert Morris 1734 To 1806 American Merchant Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of

Robert Morris 1734 To 1806 American Merchant Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre From A Painting

Background imageFounding Collection: William Paca 1740 To 1799 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

William Paca 1740 To 1799 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence Engraved By P. Maverick From A Drawing By J.B. Longacre After Copley

Background imageFounding Collection: Thomas Mckean 1734 To 1817 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

Thomas Mckean 1734 To 1817 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving Originally Published By S.C. Atkinson

Background imageFounding Collection: John Hancock 1737 To 1793 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

John Hancock 1737 To 1793 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre After A Painting By Copley

Background imageFounding Collection: Thomas Jefferson 1743 To 1826 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

Thomas Jefferson 1743 To 1826 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre From Portrait By Field After Stuart

Background imageFounding Collection: James Wilson 1742 To 1798 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

James Wilson 1742 To 1798 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre From Miniature

Background imageFounding Collection: George Read 1733 To 1798 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

George Read 1733 To 1798 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre From A Painting By Pine

Background imageFounding Collection: William Floyd 1734 To 1821 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

William Floyd 1734 To 1821 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By A.B. Durand From A Painting

Background imageFounding Collection: Elbridge Gerry 1744 To 1814 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

Elbridge Gerry 1744 To 1814 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre From A Drawing By Vanderlyn

Background imageFounding Collection: Edward Rutledge 1749 To 1800 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

Edward Rutledge 1749 To 1800 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre From His Own Drawing Of A Painting By Earle

Background imageFounding Collection: Samuel Chase 1741 To 1811 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

Samuel Chase 1741 To 1811 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre After A Painting By Jarvis

Background imageFounding Collection: Charles Carroll Of Carrollton 1737 To 1832 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of

Charles Carroll Of Carrollton 1737 To 1832 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre From A Painting By Field

Background imageFounding Collection: Francis Hopkinson 1737 To 1791 American Author Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of

Francis Hopkinson 1737 To 1791 American Author Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre And J.H. Nesmith From A Picture By Pine

Background imageFounding Collection: George Clymer 1739 To 1813 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

George Clymer 1739 To 1813 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre From A Miniature By Trott

Background imageFounding Collection: Arthur Middleton 1742 To 1787 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of

Arthur Middleton 1742 To 1787 American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre After A Drawing By T

Background imageFounding Collection: John Adams 1735-4 To 1826 Second President Of America American Statesman And Founding Father A

John Adams 1735-4 To 1826 Second President Of America American Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J B Longacre From A Painting By Otis

Background imageFounding Collection: Alexander Hamilton 1755 Or 1757 To 1804. American Revolutionary And Lawyer Killed In Duel With

Alexander Hamilton 1755 Or 1757 To 1804. American Revolutionary And Lawyer Killed In Duel With Aaron Burr.From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageFounding Collection: Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790. Signature. American Statesman

Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790. Signature. American Statesman

Background imageFounding Collection: Founding New Town Dumbarton

Founding New Town Dumbarton

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

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

Background imageFounding Collection: Rembrandt (1606-1669) Dutch painter and etcher. The Sacrifi

Rembrandt (1606-1669) Dutch painter and etcher. The Sacrifi
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) Dutch painter and etcher.The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1636. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageFounding Collection: Replica of Capitoline wolf and infants Romulus and Remus. Me

Replica of Capitoline wolf and infants Romulus and Remus. Merida. Spain




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"Founding: A Tapestry of History and Legacy" Step into the grandeur of history as we explore the diverse tapestry moments that have shaped our world. From the iconic Statue of St Peter, standing tall in Vatican City's Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, to the bustling Alderney Harbour where dreams set sail, each founding event holds a unique significance. Unveiling Sylvia Pankhurst's unwavering determination for women's rights or witnessing Mao Zedong warmly greeting South Yemen leader, these snapshots capture pivotal moments in time. Reflect on the birth of financial powerhouses like the Bank of England or delve into America's roots with the Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England back in 1620. Travel further south to witness Pedro Menendez de Aviles' vision come to life as he founded St. Augustine, Florida—a testament to exploration and colonization. The electrifying presence of Chuck Berry on stage echoes his role as a founding father of rock 'n' roll while J. H. Taylor leaves an indelible mark on golfing history. The Pilgrim Fathers landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts symbolizes bravery and resilience amidst uncertainty. And let us not forget Mao Zedong—the visionary who laid foundations for modern China as its founding father. In this captivating journey through time, we honor Rome Centenary by celebrating its rich heritage that has influenced civilizations across centuries. Each founder etches their name onto humanity's canvas—leaving behind legacies that continue to shape our present and inspire future generations. Join us as we unravel stories woven together by ambition, courage, innovation, and passion—the essence of "founding.