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"Policy: Shaping the Course of History and Society" From the grandeur of the Midwinter Ball in Canberra to the historic Congress of Vienna in 1814-1815

Background imagePolicy Collection: CARTOON: NIXON, 1973. Don t put up any resistance! Just keep in step

CARTOON: NIXON, 1973. Don t put up any resistance! Just keep in step. Cartoon comment on President Richard Nixons willingness to use any means to marginalize Congress in pursuit of his policy goals

Background imagePolicy Collection: THOMAS NAST CARTOON, 1879. Stranger Things Have Happened

THOMAS NAST CARTOON, 1879. Stranger Things Have Happened. Senator Thomas Bayard attempts to prevent the Democratic Party from hurtling into the chasm of financial chaos

Background imagePolicy Collection: Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland

Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland, as captain of the good ship Democracy
GROVER CLEVELAND CARTOON. Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland, as captain of the good ship Democracy

Background imagePolicy Collection: LCC-LFB Change from brass to cork fire helmets

LCC-LFB Change from brass to cork fire helmets
A significant landmark when on 14 July 1934 the LFB started to replace its traditional brass helmet with a new compressed cork design. It would be four years before the changeover was completed

Background imagePolicy Collection: Strengthen good neighbor policy: Understand our southern nei

Strengthen good neighbor policy: Understand our southern neighbors. Poster showing continents of North America and South America. Date between 1935 and 1943

Background imagePolicy Collection: Harold Macmillans Speech to the South African Parliament, 1

Harold Macmillans Speech to the South African Parliament, 1
Photograph of Harold Macmillan (1894-1986) (standing at top) delivering a speech to the South African Parliament, 3rd February 1960

Background imagePolicy Collection: President Jefferson defending the Embargo and Non-Intercourse Acts aimed at damaging French

President Jefferson defending the Embargo and Non-Intercourse Acts aimed at damaging French and British economies, closing American ports to them

Background imagePolicy Collection: Churchill, jubilant, aboard H. M. S. Prince of Wales with Lord Beaverbrook, about to say farewell t

Churchill, jubilant, aboard H. M. S. Prince of Wales with Lord Beaverbrook, about to say farewell t
Churchill, jubilant, aboard H.M.S. Prince of Wales with Lord Beaverbrook, about to say farewell to President Roosevelt (aboard Augusta) aftet the Atlantic Charter had been announced, August, 1941

Background imagePolicy Collection: Architects of Victory: Historic meeting between Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of t

Architects of Victory: Historic meeting between Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the U.S.A. aboard H.M.S. Prince of Wales, 1941

Background imagePolicy Collection: Churchill responds to the cheers from the crew of HMS Prince of Wales, 1941

Churchill responds to the cheers from the crew of HMS Prince of Wales, 1941
Mr. Churchill responds to the cheers from the crew of HMS Prince of Wales on disembarking at a British port after his return from the Atlantic conference with President Roosevelt, 1941

Background imagePolicy Collection: Representatives of the Allied governments, Paris, World War I, 27-29 March 1916

Representatives of the Allied governments, Paris, World War I, 27-29 March 1916. Representatives from France, Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Portugal

Background imagePolicy Collection: Fidgety Joe, 1903. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne

Fidgety Joe, 1903. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Fidgety Joe, 1903. The troubles of coalition government. Two parents representing the Duke of Devonshire and Arthur Balfour (centre)

Background imagePolicy Collection: Policy Verso, 1906. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne

Policy Verso, 1906. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Policy Verso, 1906. A gladiator representing Free Trade triumphant in the arena, appeals to the crowd for their verdict. With the return of Liberal government in Britain in December 1905

Background imagePolicy Collection: Secret Meeting of the Conservative Party, 1888

Secret Meeting of the Conservative Party, 1888. Dressed in cloak and dagger style, the Conservative Party, under the leadership of Lord Salisbury in the centre, meets to discuss policy issues

Background imagePolicy Collection: Swag!, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain

Swag!, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
Swag!, 1886. The Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Randolph Churchill is caught in the act of stealing Liberal policy documents by the former Prime Minister

Background imagePolicy Collection: Dressing the Window, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain

Dressing the Window, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
Dressing the Window, 1886. The new Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury, decides upon the new shop window. He is being shown a bolt of Irish Policy by his young Chancellor of the Exchequer

Background imagePolicy Collection: The Radical Party - their promises are seen as all froth

The Radical Party - their promises are seen as all froth and no substance - a propaganda postcard mocking the ruling government (labelled the Radical Party )

Background imagePolicy Collection: Norwich Union Life Insurance Society Policy Certificate

Norwich Union Life Insurance Society Policy Certificate, featuring the Head Office Building in Norwich - Surrey House, Surrey Street, Norwich. Date: 1920s

Background imagePolicy Collection: Session of the International Labor Conference. Berlin, Germa

Session of the International Labor Conference. Berlin, Germa
Session of the International Labor Conference at the Palace of Chancellor Bismarck. Berlin, Germany. Engraving, 1890. Colored

Background imagePolicy Collection: Spain. Roman statue of a togatus. 1st-2nd century AD. From

Spain. Roman statue of a togatus. 1st-2nd century AD. From
Roman art. Spain. Statue of a togatus. 1st-2nd century AD. From Andalusia. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Barcelona

Background imagePolicy Collection: Adalbert von Ladenberg (1798-1855). Prussian political. Engr

Adalbert von Ladenberg (1798-1855). Prussian political. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Background imagePolicy Collection: Jules Ma?o?line (1838 A?o??n? 1925). French statesman

Jules Ma?o?line (1838 A?o??n? 1925). French statesman, prime minister from 1896 to 1898. Engraving, 1892. Colored

Background imagePolicy Collection: Andrew Johnson (1808-1875). 17th President of the United Sta

Andrew Johnson (1808-1875). 17th President of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. Political Party: Democratic. Engraving La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1875. Colored

Background imagePolicy Collection: Spain. Madrid. Proclamation of First Spanish Republic (1873

Spain. Madrid. Proclamation of First Spanish Republic (1873-1874). Colored engraving

Background imagePolicy Collection: Rufino Blanco-Fombona (1874-1944). Venezuelan writer. Colore

Rufino Blanco-Fombona (1874-1944). Venezuelan writer. Colore
Rufino Blanco-Fombona (1874-1944). Venezuelan writer. Portrait by the Mexican artist Julio Ruelas (1870-1907) in 1904. Colored engraving

Background imagePolicy Collection: Trajan (53-177 A. D. ). Roman Emperor. Sculture. Ny Carlsberg

Trajan (53-177 A. D. ). Roman Emperor. Sculture. Ny Carlsberg
Trajan (53-177 A.D.). Roman Emperor from 80 to 117 A.D. Sculture. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imagePolicy Collection: Trajan (53-177 A. D. ). Roman Emperor. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Trajan (53-177 A. D. ). Roman Emperor. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Trajan (53-177 A.D.). Roman Emperor from 80 to 117 A.D. Sculpture. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imagePolicy Collection: Bust identified as C. Julius Caesar or Cornelius Sulla. Perh

Bust identified as C. Julius Caesar or Cornelius Sulla. Perh
Bust identified as C. Julius Caesar (102/100-44 B.C) or as the dictador L. Cornelius Sulla (C. 138-78 B.C.). Perhaps rather an unknown Roman of the Republic. 1st century A.D. Marble

Background imagePolicy Collection: Marcus Aurelius (121-180). Roman emperor from 161 to 180. Ny

Marcus Aurelius (121-180). Roman emperor from 161 to 180. Ny
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)(121-180). Roman emperor from 161 to 180. Dynasty Antonine. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Denmark

Background imagePolicy Collection: POLAND. WARSAW. Congress building

POLAND. WARSAW. Congress building

Background imagePolicy Collection: Cartoon, John Bull and Disraeli

Cartoon, John Bull and Disraeli
Cartoon, A Dangerous Performance. Benjamin Disraeli fires a Foreign Policy cannon ball at John Bull. 1880

Background imagePolicy Collection: Cardinal Alberoni - Head

Cardinal Alberoni - Head
GIULIO ALBERONI Italian cardinal, 1719 statesman in Spain where his foreign policy will lead to a disastrous war and his banishment from the country. Date: 1664 - 1752

Background imagePolicy Collection: Cardinal Giulio Alberoni

Cardinal Giulio Alberoni
GIULIO ALBERONI Italian cardinal, statesman in Spain where his foreign policy will lead to a disastrous war and his banishment from the country. Date: 1664 - 1752

Background imagePolicy Collection: James 1st Duke Richmond

James 1st Duke Richmond
JAMES STUART, fourth duke of Lennox and first duke of RICHMOND loyal royalist supporter of Charles I though disapproving his policy Date: 1612 - 1655

Background imagePolicy Collection: 3rd Duke of Richmond

3rd Duke of Richmond
CHARLES LENNOX, 3RD DUKE OF RICHMOND Diplomat; minister at Paris (1765). Denounced ministerial policy toward American colonies. Date: 1734 - 1806

Background imagePolicy Collection: 1690 / Boyars Robes Cut

1690 / Boyars Robes Cut
Peter the Greats policy of Westernisation includes a decree that courtiers and officials wear Western clothes. Thus the long robes of the Boyars are shortened. Date: 1698

Background imagePolicy Collection: 1690 / Boyars Sleeves Cut

1690 / Boyars Sleeves Cut
Peter the Greats policy of Westernisation includes a decree that courtiers and officials wear Western clothes. Here he cuts the long sleeves of the Boyars. Date: 1698

Background imagePolicy Collection: Phoenix Fire Office, insurance company

Phoenix Fire Office, insurance company
The Phoenix Fire Office, London, an insurance company offering protection for the owners of property. Date: early 19th century

Background imagePolicy Collection: James Duke of Richmond

James Duke of Richmond
JAMES STUART, fourth duke of Lennox and first duke of RICHMOND loyal royalist supporter of Charles I though disapproving his policy Date: 1612 - 1655

Background imagePolicy Collection: Foden Steam Lorry - Wagon Accident, Unknown Location

Foden Steam Lorry - Wagon Accident, Unknown Location
Foden Steam Lorry/Wagon Accident, Unknown Location, . Paid for by an Ocean Motor Policy Date: 1910s

Background imagePolicy Collection: WW1 - The United States enter the war - Wilsons Cabinet

WW1 - The United States enter the war - Wilsons Cabinet
WW1 - The United States enters the war - President Woodrow Wilsons Cabinet meets. Date: 1917

Background imagePolicy Collection: Suffragette W. S. P. U Demonstration Programme

Suffragette W. S. P. U Demonstration Programme
A W.S.P.U programme for a Womens Demonstration at the Royal Albert Hall, 28th March 1912. Printed in purple with green pencil attached with green ribbon

Background imagePolicy Collection: A page of adverts from The Tatler, dated 22nd July 1914

A page of adverts from The Tatler, dated 22nd July 1914
A page of advertisements from The Tatler, dated 22nd July 1914. D.H Evans adjustable ninon Motor Veil, life assurance policy from The Standard Life Company

Background imagePolicy Collection: FOREIGN POLICY, 1949. American politicians discuss policy in advance of the Big

FOREIGN POLICY, 1949. American politicians discuss policy in advance of the Big Four Conference in Paris. Left to right: Arthur Vandenberg, Dean Acheson, Philip Jessup, and Tom Connally

Background imagePolicy Collection: MEXICO CITY: DEMONSTRATION. Government-sponsered demonstration in front of the

MEXICO CITY: DEMONSTRATION. Government-sponsered demonstration in front of the National Palace of Mexico City in support of religious and educational policy. Photograph, 1934

Background imagePolicy Collection: Within and Without, Results of the no Rent Policy, Castle Island, County

Within and Without, Results of the no Rent Policy, Castle Island, County
Within and Without, Results of the " no Rent" Policy, Castle Island, County Kerry, Ireland

Background imagePolicy Collection: Source Size = 3742 x 1650

Source Size = 3742 x 1650
Public Meeting at the Princes Hall, Piccadilly, to Protest against the Egyptian Policy of the Government

Background imagePolicy Collection: La Fontaine Renewed, Prussian Wolf disguised as a shepherd to guard German sheep

La Fontaine Renewed, Prussian Wolf disguised as a shepherd to guard German sheep
XJF441080 La Fontaine Renewed, Prussian Wolf disguised as a shepherd to guard German sheep, from Le Charivari, 10 October, 1867 (litho) by Daumier




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"Policy: Shaping the Course of History and Society" From the grandeur of the Midwinter Ball in Canberra to the historic Congress of Vienna in 1814-1815, it has always played a pivotal role in shaping our world. Engravings capture a general view outside Silverdale House, Hampstead Road, London during a time when policies were being debated and decisions made. Even seemingly small changes like the transition from brass to cork fire helmets by the LCC-LFB demonstrate how they are impact safety and efficiency. William Howard Taft, as the 27th President of the United States, faced criticism for not having his own policies. A scolding cartoon from Judge in 1909 reminds us that leaders should have their own vision for their people. The Vic Election22 Labor Reception showcases how political parties use policy platforms to win over voters. Meanwhile, cartoons like "Hot Pies. " depict Disraeli's approach to foreign affairs through clever satire. Amidst turbulent times aboard H. M. S Prince of Wales in 1941, policies guided military strategies towards victory. Even unconventional events like Winter Solstice Nude Swim remind us that societal norms are shaped by policies governing personal freedoms. One significant moment was Reconstruction upholding equal rights in 1868 - an example where policy sought justice and equality for all citizens. And finally, Zaneta Mascarenhas Swan's campaign during Election22 highlights how individuals champion specific policies that resonate with constituents. In every aspect of life - be it politics or daily routines - policy is an ever-present force guiding our collective destiny, and is through thoughtful consideration and implementation of effective policies that we pave the way towards progress and create a better future for all.