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Presidential Collection (#7)

"Presidential: A Glimpse into the Legacy and Influence of Leaders" Step back in time to 1941

Background imagePresidential Collection: The joys of congress. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

The joys of congress. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786240 The joys of congress. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The joys of congress)

Background imagePresidential Collection: President Loubet of France visiting Tunisia (colour litho)

President Loubet of France visiting Tunisia (colour litho)
2782376 President Loubet of France visiting Tunisia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Loubet of France visiting Tunisia)

Background imagePresidential Collection: Benedict Arnold & Horatio Seymour! Who is to be president?, c. 19th September 1864 (litho)

Benedict Arnold & Horatio Seymour! Who is to be president?, c. 19th September 1864 (litho)
696062 Benedict Arnold & Horatio Seymour! Who is to be president?, c.19th September 1864 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 33.2x25.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Background imagePresidential Collection: Farewell address of the late General George Washington, 17th September 1796 (litho)

Farewell address of the late General George Washington, 17th September 1796 (litho)
695963 Farewell address of the late General George Washington, 17th September 1796 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 57x47 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Background imagePresidential Collection: Memento mori engraved watch key, with lock of hair of Martha Wayles Jefferson

Memento mori engraved watch key, with lock of hair of Martha Wayles Jefferson
711001 Memento mori engraved watch key, with lock of hair of Martha Wayles Jefferson, French or English, late 18th - early 19th century (gold) (see also 711002)

Background imagePresidential Collection: East Front of Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), built 1772 (photo)

East Front of Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), built 1772 (photo)
BAL12243 East Front of Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), built 1772 (photo) by American School, (18th century); Charlottesville, Virginia

Background imagePresidential Collection: Delivery of the Presidents Letter, 1855 (colour litho)

Delivery of the Presidents Letter, 1855 (colour litho)
1272331 Delivery of the Presidents Letter, 1855 (colour litho) by Heine, Wilhelm Joseph (1813-39); 15x22.625 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Heine, W.|Sinclair, Thomas, Phila)

Background imagePresidential Collection: Portrait of Lincoln as a Presidential Candidate, 1860 (albumen print)

Portrait of Lincoln as a Presidential Candidate, 1860 (albumen print)
3036299 Portrait of Lincoln as a Presidential Candidate, 1860 (albumen print) by Hesler, Alexander (1823-95); (add.info.: Portrait of Abraham Lincoln as a presidential candidate taken June 3)

Background imagePresidential Collection: Platforms Illustrated, 1864 (litho)

Platforms Illustrated, 1864 (litho)
1078658 Platforms Illustrated, 1864 (litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Background imagePresidential Collection: Leading, Following, Rebelling, 1864 (litho)

Leading, Following, Rebelling, 1864 (litho)
1078657 Leading, Following, Rebelling, 1864 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Background imagePresidential Collection: The War Candidate on a Peace Platform, 1864 (wood engraving)

The War Candidate on a Peace Platform, 1864 (wood engraving)
1078636 The War Candidate on a Peace Platform, 1864 (wood engraving) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imagePresidential Collection: American President Richard Nixon waves to the crowds from Air Force One with his wife Pat

American President Richard Nixon waves to the crowds from Air Force One with his wife Pat as they arrive at Shannon Airport for a three day tour of the Republic of Ireland. 3rd October 1970

Background imagePresidential Collection: President of the United States of America John F. Kennedy descends from Air Force One

President of the United States of America John F. Kennedy descends from Air Force One after landing at Shannon Airport on the final day of his four day visit to the Republic of Ireland

Background imagePresidential Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II A6-HHZ

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II A6-HHZ (msn 164), of the United Arab Emirates Presidential Flight, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1980

Background imagePresidential Collection: Balloting for president, 1844. Creator: Smyth

Balloting for president, 1844. Creator: Smyth
Balloting for president, 1844. Presidential elections in the USA. " The ballot-boxes were placed on a long table, at which half a dozen of the inspectors or canvassers of voters were seated

Background imagePresidential Collection: Exterior of a polling booth, New York, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Exterior of a polling booth, New York, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Exterior of a polling booth, New York, 1844. Voters in the US presidential election between James Knox Polk and Henry Clay, at...one of the polling-places, which, heretofore

Background imagePresidential Collection: JFKs Presidential Visit to Germany - Commemorative Card

JFKs Presidential Visit to Germany - Commemorative Card
A Card commemorating John F. Kennedys (1917-1963) presidential visit to Germany, with portraits of the President and Willy Brandt (1913-1992)

Background imagePresidential Collection: USA, Washington DC, South Portico of the White House with the Stars

USA, Washington DC, South Portico of the White House with the Stars and Stripes flag flying at half mast

Background imagePresidential Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109047

EyeUbiquitous_20109047
Italy, Lazio, Rome, Palazzo del Quirinale, official residence of the Italian President

Background imagePresidential Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109046

EyeUbiquitous_20109046
Italy, Lazio, Rome, Palazzo del Quirinale, official residence of the Italian President

Background imagePresidential Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109103

EyeUbiquitous_20109103
Italy, Lazio, Rome, Steps leading to the Palazzo del Quirinale, offical residence of the Italian President

Background imagePresidential Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109045

EyeUbiquitous_20109045
Italy, Lazio, Rome, Palazzo del Quirinale, official residence of the Italian President

Background imagePresidential Collection: USA, Washington DC, National Mall, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

USA, Washington DC, National Mall, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Statue of the former President seatedl in his wheelchair

Background imagePresidential Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20101644

EyeUbiquitous_20101644
Chile, Santiago, Main entrance of the Palacio de la Moneda Presidential Palace guarded by high booted carabineros police, a chain prevents tourists and onlookers from getting too close

Background imagePresidential Collection: Heads of the Democracy, 1864. 1864

Heads of the Democracy, 1864. 1864
Heads of the Democracy, 1864. Political caricature responding to a presidential campaign held during the American Civil War

Background imagePresidential Collection: Presidents Mansion, Washington, D. C. (U. S. A. ), c1900. Creator: Unknown

Presidents Mansion, Washington, D. C. (U. S. A. ), c1900. Creator: Unknown
Presidents Mansion, Washington, D.C. (U.S.A.), c1900. Exterior of the White House, official residence and workplace of the President of the United States

Background imagePresidential Collection: Tomb of Juarez, San Fernando Cemetery, City of Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown

Tomb of Juarez, San Fernando Cemetery, City of Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Juarez, San Fernando Cemetery, City of Mexico, c1897. Floral tributes on the tomb of President Benito Pablo Juarez From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R

Background imagePresidential Collection: Residence of Ex-President Harrison, Indianapolis, Indiana, c1897. Creator: Unknown

Residence of Ex-President Harrison, Indianapolis, Indiana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Residence of Ex-President Harrison, Indianapolis, Indiana, c1897. Red brick Italianate exterior of Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, home to the 23rd President of the United States

Background imagePresidential Collection: Guanabara Palace. - Residence of President Marshal Hermes da Fonseca, 1914

Guanabara Palace. - Residence of President Marshal Hermes da Fonseca, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Background imagePresidential Collection: Cattete Palace - The Official Residence of the President of Brazil, 1914. Artist: Edgar L Pattison

Cattete Palace - The Official Residence of the President of Brazil, 1914. Artist: Edgar L Pattison
Cattete Palace - The Official Residence of the President of Brazil, 1914. urban mansion in Rio de Janeiros Catete neighborhood. Construction began in 1858 and ended in 1867

Background imagePresidential Collection: The Vice-regal Lodge, Phoenix Park, Dublin, c1910

The Vice-regal Lodge, Phoenix Park, Dublin, c1910. [J. Lizars, Glasgow, c1910]

Background imagePresidential Collection: The White House and the Treasury Building, Washington DC, USA. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

The White House and the Treasury Building, Washington DC, USA. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The White House and the Treasury Building, Washington DC, USA. Stereoscopic card detail

Background imagePresidential Collection: The White House, Washington DC, USA. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

The White House, Washington DC, USA. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The White House, Washington DC, USA. Stereoscopic card detail

Background imagePresidential Collection: The presidents house, north portico, USA, 1834 (1908)

The presidents house, north portico, USA, 1834 (1908). From The Story of the White House, volume I, by Esther Singleton, published by Hodder and Stoughton (London, 1908)

Background imagePresidential Collection: The presidents house, USA, 1800 (1908)

The presidents house, USA, 1800 (1908)
The presidents house, USA, 1799 (1908). From The Story of the White House, volume I, by Esther Singleton, published by Hodder and Stoughton (London, 1908)

Background imagePresidential Collection: The presidents house, USA, 1799 (1908)

The presidents house, USA, 1799 (1908). From The Story of the White House, volume I, by Esther Singleton, published by Hodder and Stoughton (London, 1908)

Background imagePresidential Collection: Juan Jose Flores (1800-1864). Portrait

Juan Jose Flores (1800-1864). Portrait
Juan Jose Flores (1800-1864). President of Ecuador. Portrait. Hall of Presidents. Government Palace. Quito. Ecuador

Background imagePresidential Collection: CARTOON: ELECTION, 1960. Here we go again

CARTOON: ELECTION, 1960. Here we go again. Cartoon comment on the presidential contest between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, with their respective parties represented by organ grinders

Background imagePresidential Collection: CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS (1807-1886). American lawyer, diplomat and author. Struck - At Sea

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS (1807-1886). American lawyer, diplomat and author. Struck - At Sea. If it had not been for that haze (Hayes), they could have steered clear of the iceberg

Background imagePresidential Collection: Khartoum, Sudan - View of the Palace

Khartoum, Sudan - View of the Palace
Khartoum, Sudan - View of the Presidential Palace fronting onto the Blue Nile (which joins the White Nile at Khartoum). Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePresidential Collection: William Henry Harrison campaign rally, 1840

William Henry Harrison campaign rally, 1840
Tippecanoe procession during William Henry Harrisons presidential campaign, 1840. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imagePresidential Collection: JGM11613WT159

JGM11613WT159
The Washington Monument at Eakins Oval looks toward City Hall in Philadelphia

Background imagePresidential Collection: The Presidents House, Washington. A version of this picture of the White House was used as

The Presidents House, Washington. A version of this picture of the White House was used as the White House Christmas Card in 1974 during President Gerald Fords tenure




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"Presidential: A Glimpse into the Legacy and Influence of Leaders" Step back in time to 1941, as Orson Welles mesmerizes audiences with his portrayal of Charles Foster Kane in the iconic film Citizen Kane. Welles not only starred but also directed this masterpiece that delves into the complexities of power and ambition. Drawing inspiration from political figures, one cannot overlook William Jennings Bryan, a prominent orator whose influence echoes through history. His impassioned speeches captured the hearts of many during his presidential campaigns. Traveling to Monticello, Virginia, we find ourselves immersed in the estate of Thomas Jefferson - a symbol of American democracy. This historic landmark serves as a reminder of our nation's founding principles and the visionary leadership that shaped it. In 1972, Shirley Chisholm made waves with her groundbreaking presidential campaign poster. Her boldness shattered barriers and paved the way for future generations striving for equality and representation. President Kennedy's resounding speech at Rice University in 1962 still resonates today. With unwavering determination, he declared "We choose to go to the Moon, " inspiring an entire nation towards scientific exploration and achievement. George McGovern left an indelible mark on American politics during his presidential campaign in June 1972. Beneath towering posters adorning New York City streets, Senator McGovern fought tirelessly for progressive values that would shape future policies. Reflecting on historical elections brings us back to 1908 when Rutherford B. Hayes' White House service showcased exquisite oyster plates—a testament to elegance intertwined with political significance. The inaugural address delivered by President Abraham Lincoln stands as a timeless piece etched into our collective memory. In those solemn words spoken at the National Capitol lies hope for unity amidst adversity—an enduring message transcending time itself. Across continents, even Athens guards its traditions fiercely—symbolized by their changing-of-the-guard ceremony—a reminder that leadership and preservation of heritage go hand in hand.