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Anonymous after Eustache Le Sueur (French, 1616 - 1655). The Life of Saint Bruno, or The Founding of the Carthusian Order, Plate 1, 17th-18th century

The Arrival of Stuyvesant in New Amsterdam, illustration from Colonies and Nation
BAL108920 The Arrival of Stuyvesant in New Amsterdam, illustration from Colonies and Nation by Woodrow Wilson, pub. in Harpers Magazine, 1901 (litho) by Pyle

George Clinton (engraving)
KW1073711 George Clinton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Clinton, 1739 A- 1812)

Gouverneur Morris (engraving)
KW1073695 Gouverneur Morris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gouverneur Morris, 1752 A-1816)

Thomas Mifflin (engraving)
KW1073705 Thomas Mifflin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Mifflin, 1744 A- 1800)

Alexander Hamilton (engraving)
KW1073700 Alexander Hamilton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Hamilton, 1755/1757 A- 1804)

John Jay (engraving)
KW1073698 John Jay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Jay, 1745 A-1829. American statesman, patriot, diplomat, Founding Father of the United States)

Anthony Wayne (engraving)
KW1073703 Anthony Wayne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthony Wayne, 1745 A- 1796)

Oliver Ellsworth (engraving)
KW1073696 Oliver Ellsworth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Ellsworth, 1745 A-1807)

John Dickinson (engraving)
KW1073694 John Dickinson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Dickinson, 1732-1808)

Rufus King (engraving)
KW1073693 Rufus King (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rufus King, 1755 A-1827)

Pouring castings, Industry, Conveying systems, Automobile industry, Founding, 1922

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

BALTIMORE: PLANNING, 1730. Philip Jones laying out of the city of Baltimore, Maryland, 12 January 1730. Engraving, American, 1880

TENNESSEE: RUGBY, 1880. The hotel in the newly founded town of Rugby, Tennessee, 1880. Contemporary American wood engraving

TENNESSEE: RUGBY, 1880. The clearing of Central Avenue in the newly founded town of Rugby, Tennessee, 1880. Contemporary American wood engraving

TENNESSEE: RUGBY, 1880. People gardening in the newly founded town of Rugby, Tennessee, 1880. Contemporary American wood engraving

PENNSYLVANIA: TITLE PAGE. Title page of Some Account of the Province of Pennsilvania in America... London, 1681

PLANTING OF MARYLAND. The Planting of the Colony of Maryland (the First Mass, 25 March 1634). Painting, 1893, by Francis Blackwell Mayer (1827-99)

AZTECS IN WILDERNESS. Aztecs wandering in the wilderness before founding Tenochtitlan in 1325. Aztec drawing

AZTEC PRIESTS, c1325. Led by their god, Huitzilopochtli, Aztec priests discover the spot where an eagle, devouring a serpent, sits atop a cactus and there decide to found Tenochtitlan

FOUNDING OF TENOCHTITLAN. Legendary founding of Tenochtitlan by Aztecs. Aztec miniature from Codex Aubin, 1576

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) with Aztec pictographs and Spanish text from the Codex Mendoza, c1542

SWISS CONFEDERATION, 1291. The foundation of the Swiss Confederation, the swearing of the oath in the meadow of Rutli, 1 August 1291

JUNIPERO SERRA (1713-1784). Originally, Miguel Jose Serra. Spanish missionary in America. Serra founding Mission San Diego, 16 July 1769

PHILADELPHIA: LIBRARY. Text composed for the cornerstone dedication of the Library Company of Philadelphia, by Benjamin Franklin, 1739

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE. Diorama of the founding of the New York Stock Exchange under a Buttonwood tree on 17 May 1792. Photograph, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All right

Old Style Printing Press
A hand operated printing press of the kind used in colonial era North America, early 20th Century. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Sun Yat Sen and two cohorts - Chinese
Sun Yat-Sen (1866-1925) - Chinese revolutionary, first president and founding father of the Republic of China. Pictured with two of his colleagues Tang Shaoyi (1863-1938) and Wu Tingfang (1842-1922)

Ptolemy I, Soter (d283 BC). One of greatest generals of Alexander the Great, on whose death he became king of Egypt, founding the Ptolemaic dynasty which ended with Cleopatra VII

Bela III (c1148-1196) king of Hungary from 1172, founding a Cistercian (White Friars) monastery at Szentgotthard, Hungary in 1183. Centre left is the Baroque monastery built 1740-1749

Sidney Webb, Baron Passfield (1859-1947) English political economist and social reformer. Instrumental in the founding of the London School of Economics. Photograph published London c1890

In the City, Nov. 9, 1837, her Majesty Knighting Sir Moses Montefiore

Founding of a Hindoo Female School in Cornwallis Square, at Calcutta, India, 1851 Engraving

JOHN JAY (From a Print published in 1783), He was an American statesman, Patriot, diplomat, a Founding Father of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris

Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the third President of the United States

RECEPTION OF A NARRAGANSETT WARRIOR BY JOHN WINTHROP, who was a wealthy English Puritan lawyer and one of the leading figures in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1870s engraving

John Winthrop was a wealthy English Puritan lawyer and one of the leading figures in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1870s engraving

SAMUEL ADAMS, American statesman, political philosopher, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, US, USA, 1870s engraving

A mighty demonstration was held in berlin in the evening of october 11, 1949 on the occasion of the foundation of the gdr on october 7, 1949

Baden-Powell with US scouting pioneers C016 / 8818
Baden-Powell with US scouting pioneers. Seated at centre is the British founder of the Boy Scouts movement, Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

RICCI, Matteo (1552-1610). Italian Jesuit priest, one of the founding figures of the Jesuit China Mission. Engraving

Document of July 20th 1810s revolution, when Republic of Colombia was founded. COLOMBIA. Bogotᮠ Quinta de Bol� r House Museum

METHODIST CONFERENCE, 1744. John and Charles Wesley hold the first Methodist conference at the Foundry in London, 25-30 June 1744. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

OGLETHORPE AT SAVANNAH. The landing of James Oglethorpe and 130 colonists at Savannah, Georgia, on 13 January 1733. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

FOUNDING OF SAVANNAH, 1733. The founding of Savannah, Georgia, by James Oglethorpe and 130 colonists on 13 January 1733. Wood engraving, 19th century

ROGER WILLIAMS, 1636. Settlement of Rhode Island at Providence, founded by Roger Williams, June 1636. Line engraving, American, late 19th century, after a drawing by Henry A. Ogden

MARYLAND: FIRST MASS, 1634. The planting of the colony of Maryland (the First Mass, 25 March 1634). Wood engraving, 19th century

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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.