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The Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902
An English Girl and a Japanese Girl stand in front of their national flags holding hands and lifting up flowers, symbolising the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, signed in London at what is now the Lansdowne Club, on January 30th, 1902 by Lord Lansdowne (British foreign secretary) and Hayashi Tadasu (Japanese minister in London). A diplomatic milestone, the alliance was renewed and extended in scope twice, in 1905 and 1911, before its demise in 1921. It was officially terminated in 1923. Date: 1902
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30th Accord Alliance Allied Allies Anglo Diplomacy Diplomatic Foreign Hands Hold Kimono Lansdowne Secretary Souvenir Treaty 1902 Hayashi January
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of friendship and unity embodied in the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902. The image features an English girl and a Japanese girl, both dressed in their traditional attire, standing proudly in front of their respective national flags. The girls, with hands joined and flowers in their hands, symbolize the harmonious relationship between the two nations. The Anglo-Japanese Alliance was signed on January 30, 1902, at what is now the Lansdowne Club in London, between Lord Lansdowne, the British foreign secretary, and Hayashi Tadasu, the Japanese minister in London. This diplomatic milestone marked the first formal alliance between Japan and Britain, two major world powers of the time. The alliance was renewed and extended in scope twice, in 1905 and 1911, before its demise in 1921. The Anglo-Japanese Alliance was a significant moment in international relations, reflecting the growing recognition of Japan as a major player on the world stage and the importance of diplomacy in maintaining peaceful relations between nations. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of this alliance and the enduring bond between Japan and Britain.
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