Senate Collection (page 17)

CARTOON: PANIC OF 1893. Awaiting the News from Washington. American cartoon by Joseph Keppler, Jr. on the bank panic of 1893, depicting an anxious Wall Street awaiting word from Washington

Palacio del Congreso (National Congress Building), Plaza del Congreso, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Caratacus before Emperor Claudius
Caratacus was a historical British chieftain of the Catuvellauni tribe, who led the British resistance to the Roman conquest

Senate House Election
The Senate House, with Kings College chapel beyond, during the election for the Chancellor of the University

Senator Cass in his office, Washington, 1856
Engraving showing Senator Lewis Cass (1782-1866) in his office at the Senate, Washington, 1856. Date: 1856

SS Sampo, 1898
Photograph of Steamship Sampo a newly constructed ice-breaker, built by Armstrong, Whitworth and Co. for the Senate of Finland, 1898

Jules Ferry, French statesman
Jules Francois Camille Ferry (1832-1893), French republican statesman, Prime Minister, and President of the French Senate

Seafarers War Memorial on the hull of a beached ship in front of the Senedd (Senate) building, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

The Senate House, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Lorgues / Venice Senate
Columbus offers his plans to the senate of Venice

French Senate Cartoon
The French Senate personified as an old man putting sticks in a wheel to prevent progress

Roman Senate & Embassy
A Persian embassy before the Roman Senate

Mckinley Inaugurated 5
William McKinleys vice- president, Garret A Hobart, takes the oath of office in the Senate

Triumvirate Quarrel
The triumvirate breaks up when Octavian quarrels with Marcus Antonius in the Senate

Oppian Law Opposed
Valerius persuades the Senate to rescind the 20-year old Oppian Law which prohibited women from using expensive luxuries

Appius Claudius
Though old and blind, Appius Claudius convinces the Senate that they should reject the peace proposals offered by Pyrrhus

Johnson Impeached 1868
THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON The high court of impeachment in session at the Senate, Washington

Events / America / Lincoln
Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln entering the Senate Chamber before Lincolns inauguration

Marcellus Sent to Pompey
The Senate sends consul Marcellus to invite Pompeius to defend the Roman Republic from the ambitious Caesar, though Pompeius too has ambitions

Catiline denounced by Cicero
Catiline, plotting to seize power in Rome, is denounced in the Senate by Cicero

Roman Senate refuses to ransom prisoners
SECOND PUNIC WAR: The Roman Senate refuses to ransom prisoners taken by the enemy in battle, because to do so would not be honourable, and to pay so many ransoms would be very costly

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The Senate has always been a place of great historical significance and political discourse. From the iconic scene of Cicero speaking passionately in the Senate to Joseph Keppler's thought-provoking cartoon "The Bosses of the Senate, " this institution has shaped nations and influenced policies. One such influential moment was Henry Clay offering his California Compromise to the Senate in 1850, a pivotal event captured beautifully by Peter Frederick Rothermel's painting. This compromise played a crucial role in shaping America's destiny during that era. Across the Atlantic, Caius College and Senate House stand tall as symbols of knowledge and intellectual pursuit in Cambridge, England. Similarly, London's imposing Senate House at the University of London commands respect with its grandeur. Looking back at history, we find ourselves transported to 1850 when the United States Senate held immense power over national affairs. It was during this time that decisions were made that would shape America for generations to come. In ancient Rome, amidst the chaos of war, Cato and other senators stood firm against their enemies during the Punic War. Their unwavering dedication to their republic is an inspiration even today. As twilight descends upon Washington DC, one cannot help but feel awe-struck by the majestic US Capitol Building and Ulysses S. Grant statue standing guard nearby. These landmarks serve as reminders of democracy's endurance through challenging times. Closer to home for many students studying at UCL (University College London), Floodlit evenings at their iconic Senate House create an atmosphere brimming with academic ambition and intellectual curiosity. From historic moments like Cicero addressing his peers in Rome or anti-trust cartoons critiquing powerful figures within American society - these glimpses into our past remind us why institutions like The Senate hold such importance throughout history.