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"From Lincoln to Roosevelt: A Legacy of Leadership" In the annals of American history, few figures have left as indelible a mark on the nation as its presidents

Background imageUs President Collection: President Garfield and Family, pub. 1882 (colour litho)

President Garfield and Family, pub. 1882 (colour litho)
3258460 President Garfield and Family, pub. 1882 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUs President Collection: Battle of Buena Vista, fought February 23rd 1847, the American Army under Gen

Battle of Buena Vista, fought February 23rd 1847, the American Army under Gen
2630698 Battle of Buena Vista, fought February 23rd 1847, the American Army under Gen l Taylor were completely victorious (colour litho) by American School

Background imageUs President Collection: Genl. Taylor, at the Battle of Buena Vista, pub. 1847 (hand coloured litho)

Genl. Taylor, at the Battle of Buena Vista, pub. 1847 (hand coloured litho)
2630663 Genl. Taylor, at the Battle of Buena Vista, pub. 1847 (hand coloured litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zachary Taylor (1784-1850)

Background imageUs President Collection: Surrender of Genl. Lee, at Appomattox C. H. Va. April 9th. 1865 (colour lithograph)

Surrender of Genl. Lee, at Appomattox C. H. Va. April 9th. 1865 (colour lithograph)
3710013 Surrender of Genl. Lee, at Appomattox C.H. Va. April 9th. 1865 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Background imageUs President Collection: President Lincoln at Genl. Grants headquarters, c. 1865 (lithograph)

President Lincoln at Genl. Grants headquarters, c. 1865 (lithograph)
3710012 President Lincoln at Genl. Grants headquarters, c.1865 (lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUs President Collection: The Lincoln Family, pub. c. 1867 (litho)

The Lincoln Family, pub. c. 1867 (litho)
1144574 The Lincoln Family, pub. c.1867 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865); Mary Todd Lincoln (1818 - 1882)

Background imageUs President Collection: Gallant charge of the Kentuckians at the battle of Buena Vista, Feby

Gallant charge of the Kentuckians at the battle of Buena Vista, Feby
2630664 Gallant charge of the Kentuckians at the battle of Buena Vista, Feby. 23nd 1847 and complete defeat of the Mexicans, pub

Background imageUs President Collection: The Home of Washington, Mount Vernon, Virginia, (colour litho)

The Home of Washington, Mount Vernon, Virginia, (colour litho)
3273300 The Home of Washington, Mount Vernon, Virginia, (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUs President Collection: President Rutherford B. Hayes, c. 1880 (b / w photo)

President Rutherford B. Hayes, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
5854152 President Rutherford B. Hayes, c.1880 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUs President Collection: Battle of Buena Vista. Fought February 23rd, 1847. In which the American Army under

Battle of Buena Vista. Fought February 23rd, 1847. In which the American Army under
3895777 Battle of Buena Vista. Fought February 23rd, 1847. In which the American Army under General Taylor were completely Victorious, pub

Background imageUs President Collection: Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan beside fireplace in Downing Street - June 1984

Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan beside fireplace in Downing Street - June 1984

Background imageUs President Collection: Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the UK with Ronald Reagan, president of the USA

Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the UK with Ronald Reagan, president of the USA, The Presidents Summit report at Guildhall - 03/06/1988

Background imageUs President Collection: President Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy meet with British prime minister Margaret Thatcher

President Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy meet with British prime minister Margaret Thatcher and husband Denis inside No. 10 Downing Street, London, during the presidents visit to England

Background imageUs President Collection: Ronald Reagan, US President and Margaret Thatcher at the Guildhall

Ronald Reagan, US President and Margaret Thatcher at the Guildhall, The Presidents Summit report - 03/06/1988

Background imageUs President Collection: MARGARET THATCHER, RONALD REAGAN, NANCY REAGAN AND DENNIS THATCHER (L / R

MARGARET THATCHER, RONALD REAGAN, NANCY REAGAN AND DENNIS THATCHER (L / R
MARGARET THATCHER, RONALD REAGAN, NANCY REAGAN AND DENNIS THATCHER (L/R) LEAVE THE ORANGERY AT KENSINGTON PALACE - 4TH JUNE 1984

Background imageUs President Collection: MARGARET THATCHER AND PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN IN 10 DOWNING STREET - 5TH JUNE 1984

MARGARET THATCHER AND PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN IN 10 DOWNING STREET - 5TH JUNE 1984

Background imageUs President Collection: MARGARET THATCHER AND PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN OUTSIDE 10 DOWNING STREET - 2ND JUNE 198

MARGARET THATCHER AND PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN OUTSIDE 10 DOWNING STREET - 2ND JUNE 198

Background imageUs President Collection: US President Bill Clinton is met at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk

US President Bill Clinton is met at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, by Prime Minister John Major and his wife Norma. Bill Clinton is continuing his D-Day anniversary tour of Europe. 4th June 1994

Background imageUs President Collection: John Major MP Prime Minister walking through a War Cemetery with President Bill Clinton

John Major MP Prime Minister walking through a War Cemetery with President Bill Clinton during 50th Anniversary of D-Day 1994

Background imageUs President Collection: President Kennedy seen here with the Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party Nikita

President Kennedy seen here with the Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev on the first of two days of meetings

Background imageUs President Collection: Abraham Lincoln on his Death Bed, c. 1865

Abraham Lincoln on his Death Bed, c. 1865
Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) on his Death Bed, c. 1865 (b/w engraving)

Background imageUs President Collection: Lincolns Address at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, November 19th 1863, 1905

Lincolns Address at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, November 19th 1863, 1905
Lincolns Address at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, November 19th 1863, pub. 1905 (lithograph)

Background imageUs President Collection: Leaders of the First Continental Congress, 1774 (c. 1894)

Leaders of the First Continental Congress, 1774 (c. 1894)
Leaders of the First Continental Congress, 1774, pub. c.1894 (b/w engraving). John Adams (1735 - 1826); Gouverneur Morris (1752 - 1816); Alexander Hamilton (1755 - 1804)

Background imageUs President Collection: Coal strike advice for President Theodore Roosevelt, 1902

Coal strike advice for President Theodore Roosevelt, 1902
President Roosevelt discussing the coal strike with J.P. Morgan and Elihu Root, 1902. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 1902 illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00020

PPRE2A-00020
President Zachary Taylor, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00048

PPRE2A-00048
US President Benjamin Harrison, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00112

PPRE2A-00112
John Adams, seated at a desk, with his signature. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Background imageUs President Collection: John Adams

John Adams
Portrait of John Adams, with his signature. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00140

PPRE2A-00140
Chester Arthur taking the Inaugural Oath at his residence in New York City after President Garfields death, 1881. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00146

PPRE2A-00146
Cartoon showing President Andrew Jackson as King Andrew the First. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00153

PPRE2A-00153
George Washington farming at Mount Vernon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00161

PPRE2A-00161
Abraham Lincoln before growing a beard. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageUs President Collection: Woodrow Wilson at Princeton

Woodrow Wilson at Princeton
Woodrow Wilson, LL.D. as president of Princeton University. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00198

PPRE2A-00198
Thomas Jefferson going to his inauguration in Washington DC, 1801. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00203

PPRE2A-00203
Admission ticket to the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johson in the Senate, 1868. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of the document

Background imageUs President Collection: President Taft and Senator La Follette cartoon, 1911

President Taft and Senator La Follette cartoon, 1911
Cartoon of President Taft sharing the stage with Senator La Follette, 1911. Hand-colored woodcut of a 1911 illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: US President Woodrow Wilson

US President Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. Printed reproduction of a hand-colored photograph

Background imageUs President Collection: Andrew Jackson in the White House

Andrew Jackson in the White House
President Jackson receiving delegates in the White House. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: John Tyler

John Tyler
US President John Tyler. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageUs President Collection: Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson
Portrait of US President Andrew Johnson. Digitally colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageUs President Collection: William Howard Taft, 1904

William Howard Taft, 1904
Portrait of William Howard Taft when he was Theodore Roosevelts Secretary of War, 1904. Digitally colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Background imageUs President Collection: President Taft and his family

President Taft and his family
President William Howard Taft and his family, 1908. Hand-colored halftone of a photograph

Background imageUs President 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 imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00091

PPRE2A-00091
President Theodore Roosevelt refusing to pay Colombia millions for Panama Canal rights, 1903. Hand-colored 1903 W.A. Rogers cartoon

Background imageUs President Collection: John Quincy Adams, 6th American president

John Quincy Adams, 6th American president




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"From Lincoln to Roosevelt: A Legacy of Leadership" In the annals of American history, few figures have left as indelible a mark on the nation as its presidents. From Abraham Lincoln's steadfast resolve during the Civil War to Franklin Roosevelt's transformative New Deal, these leaders shaped America's destiny and guided it through some of its most challenging times. Captured in PPRE2A-00072 and PPRE2A-00097 are glimpses into their lives, offering us a window into their humanity amidst their presidential duties. President Roosevelt, with his iconic smile and confident demeanor, exuded charisma that inspired hope in millions. His legacy endures today as one who steered America through both economic turmoil and World War II. But let us not forget those who came before him – President Thomas Jefferson, whose Monticello estate stands as a testament to his intellectual prowess and vision for an independent nation; President Grover Cleveland, known for his commitment to fiscal responsibility; Chester A. Arthur and James A. Garfield - lesser-known but equally important contributors to our country's progress. The image from the 1860s captures Abraham Lincoln surrounded by his family – a poignant reminder that even great leaders find solace in love and kinship amidst turbulent times, and is this blend of personal strength and unwavering dedication that defines our presidents' legacies. As we reflect upon these remarkable individuals who held the highest office in the land, let us remember their triumphs alongside their flaws. They were imperfect humans tasked with leading a diverse nation towards unity while grappling with complex challenges along the way. Their stories remind us that leadership requires courage, empathy, resilience – qualities we should seek in those who aspire to serve our great nation today. The presidency is not just about power or politics; it represents an opportunity for transformational change rooted in compassion for all Americans. So let us honor these past presidents by striving for a more inclusive and equitable future.