Independence Collection (#61)

Traffic trails with Independence Square (Maydan Nezalezhnosti) in the background, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

Independence Square (Maydan Nezalezhnosti) at dusk, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

People in Independence Square (Maydan Nezalezhnosti) with Hotel Ukraina in background, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Statue of Simon Bolivar, Independence Monument, Los Proceres, Caracas, Venezuela, South America

King cormorant (Phalacrocorax atriceps) in flight, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic, South America

Independence Draft
Jeffersons draft of the Declaration of Independence showing corrections in the handwriting of Franklin and Adams

Fourth of July
4th July The annual celebration of independence from Britain goes with a bang !

British Flag Cut Down
New Zealand : Maori rebel Honi Heke defies colonial rule by cutting down the British flag at Kororareka

Tadeus Kosciuszko
TADEUS ANDRZEI BONAWENTURA Polish patriot who joined the American forces during the War of Independence

Japan Tries to Hook
European intervention stops Japan from hooking Korea. Korea, then a Chinese fiefdom, had been invaded by Japan, but gained independence in the Treaty of Shimonoseki

Greek Independence 196Bc
The consul, Flaminius, at the Isthmian Games, proclaims Greek independence

Lake Champlain Battle
The naval engagement on Lake Champlain between gunboats of the British and American colonial forces

Flight of Guy Carleton
Guy Carleton, British governor of Quebec, escapes capture by American troops who have taken Montreal as part of the Independence war by disguising himself as a fisherman

British Surrender / 1781
The British surrender their arms to the American army at Yorktown; prominent figures shown include Washington, Lafayette and Cornwallis

Independence Declared
A great throng amasses to hear the reading of the declaration of Independence in Philadelphia

Congress of Tucuman
The oath of Argentinian independence is taken at the Congress of Tucuman

G Washington / Battlefield
GEORGE WASHINGTON First American President as Captain General of the American forces during the War of Independence

Independence / Ms Langton
Miss Langton saves her father

Independence Signatories
Signatories to the Declaration of Independence

RIGNY (1782-1835)
HENRI COMTE DE RIGNY French Admiral and diplomat in Greece. Aided by the British in the Battle of Navarino in 1827, which secured Greece independence from Turkey

Farming Couple 1790
A relatively prosperous farming couple. She wears a fashionable white muslin gown & shoes with pointed toes & vamps. He is more informally attired in his shirt sleeves

Thomas Paine / John Kay
THOMAS PAINE Radical writer, born in England, emigrated to America in 1774 where he urged declaration of independence

Netherlands / Brill / 1572
NETHERLANDS WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Capture of the fortress of Brill from the Spaniards by the Beggars of the Sea, led by De la Marck and Treslong

Washington / Polish Stamp
Polish stamps issued to commemorate the bicentenary of the Polish patriots Kosciusko and Pulaski, who fought with George Washington in the American War of Independence

BISSONs BRAVERY 1827
GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE: Lieut. Bisson, French Navy, blows up a captured Turkish ship & its crew rather than have it retaken. There stands a monument to him in Navarino

Unification of Italy
ITALIAN WAR OF UNIFICATION: During the war for Italian independence French troops land at Genoa

Maximo Gomez
MAXIMO GOMEZ - Cuban patriot and general-in-chief of the independence forces in the second revolution (1895), pictured campaigning

Wall Street in 1789
Wall Street after independence is a fashionable residential street : the traffic consists of smart carriages and sedan chair

Announcing Lexington
News of the battle of Lexington, in which the Americans are defeated and forced to retire, is announced in Wall Street, New York, to general perturbation

The Gaspee Burnt
THE GASPEE INCIDENT - The citizens of Rhode Island, angered by British tax demands, board the grounded revenue schooner Gaspee and burn her

Boston Tea Party Planned
BOSTON TEA PARTY - it was in these unpretentious but picturesque premises that the plan for the outrage was discussed and developed

Wm Franklin Arrested
William Franklin (son of Benjamin), governor of New Jersey, supports the British so is arrested by the rebels. He will be exchanged and end his days in England

Paul Jones V the Serapis
John Paul Jones in Bonhomme Richard engages Serapis in the North Sea; the American crew board the British ship, forcing captain Pearson to surrender

Paul Jones V the Drake
American captain John Paul Jones in Ranger captures the British sloop Drake off Carrickfergus

Texas Militia
Texas wins independence from Mexico in 1836, and Texans such as these mounted militia- men are determined to keep it an independent Republic. But it will become a state 1845

Jose De San Martin
JOSE FRANCISCO DE SAN MARTIN Argentinian soldier and statesman who worked and fought for independence in Chile and Peru as well as his own country

Gustaf I Vasa
GUSTAF I VASA (Gustaf Ericssen) elected king of Sweden, secured independence from Denmark

Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt
JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT Dutch statesman A founding father of Dutch independence

The Maccabees, whose family won religious and political independence for the Jews, whom they ruled from 166 BC to 63 BC, and as priests till 37 BC

KYMOGRAPH
Coovers KYMOGRAPH, designed to test the independence of alleged psychic voices, speaking through a medium, from the mediums own voice

General Wayne storming the fort at Stony Point
General Anthony Wayne storming the British-held fort at Stony Point, New York state

Drafting the American Declaration of Independence
Scene at the Drafting the American Declaration of Independence - present are Franklin, Jefferson, Adams, Livingston and Sherman

Benedict Arnold and Major Andre
Benedict Arnold persuades Major Andre to conceal papers in his boot, causing him to be hanged as a spy when captured by the patriots

Patrick Henry speaking against the Stamp Act
Patrick Henry, in the Virginia House of Burgesses, introduces radical resolutions opposing the Stamp Act, warning King George III that he could go the way of Caesar and Charles I

G3 Statue Pulled Down
Statue of George III pulled down, New York

Stamp Act, New York
Stamp Act introduced in New York - troops escort the stamped paper to the city hall, New York

Stamp Act in Boston during American Independence

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"Inspiring Tales of Independence: From Scottish Covenanters to Greek Heroes" The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters waves proudly, symbolizing their unwavering pursuit and religious freedom. Bonhomme Richard and Serapis engage in a fierce battle on the high seas, embodying the spirit during the American Revolutionary War. William Wallace's statue stands tall in Aberdeen, reminding us of his legendary fight for Scotland's independence against English rule. The Constitution of USA, born in 1787, serves as a beacon of liberty and self-governance for generations to come. Montpelier Vale offers a breathtaking view down Blackheath Village, where individuality thrives amidst London's bustling metropolis. A signed copy of the Declaration from July 4th, 1776 represents America's bold step towards liberation from British tyranny. Juan O Gorman's mural captures Mexico's cry for revolution with Miguel Hidalgo's call to revolt on September 16th, 1810 - an iconic moment in Mexican history. Theodoros Kolokotronis emerges as a Greek hero fighting valiantly for Greece’s independence from Ottoman rule during the early 19th century. The Battle of Cowpens in 1781 showcases American resilience and determination as they secure victory over British forces during the Revolutionary War. As leatherback turtle hatchlings cross beaches to reach the sea, they symbolize nature’s struggle for survival – an innate quest for freedom and autonomy. From historical events that shaped nations' destinies to natural wonders reflecting life’s inherent drive towards independence; these diverse hints remind us that throughout time and across cultures, humanity has always yearned for freedom – both individually and collectively.