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The Peace Conference That Ended The Second Boer War, 31 May 1902, Melrose House, Pretoria, Transvaal Colony, South Africa. Back Row From Left, Colonel Henderson, Van Velden, Major Watson, H. Fraser, Major Maxwell, H. De Jager, Front Row From Left, Christiaan Rudolf De Wet, General Louis Botha, Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener And Colonel Hamilton. From Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, His Life And Work For The Empire, Published 1916
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The Peace Conference That Ended The Second Boer War, 31 May 1902, Melrose House, Pretoria, Transvaal Colony, South Africa. Back Row From Left, Colonel Henderson, Van Velden, Major Watson, H. Fraser, Major Maxwell, H. De Jager, Front Row From Left, Christiaan Rudolf De Wet, General Louis Botha, Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener And Colonel Hamilton. From Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, His Life And Work For The Empire, Published 1916
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The Peace Conference That Ended The Second Boer War, 31 May 1902
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this historic print captured by Ken Welsh, we are transported back to the momentous occasion of the peace conference that marked the end of the Second Boer War. The setting is Melrose House in Pretoria, Transvaal Colony, South Africa. The composition showcases a distinguished group of individuals who played pivotal roles in bringing about this significant treaty. In the back row from left to right stand Colonel Henderson, Van Velden, Major Watson, H. Fraser, Major Maxwell and H. De Jager. In the front row from left to right are Christiaan Rudolf De Wet, General Louis Botha and Horatio Herbert Kitchener - also known as 1st Earl Kitchener - alongside Colonel Hamilton. Each person's presence carries weight and symbolizes their contribution towards achieving peace after years of conflict and hardship during the war. Their expressions range from stoic determination to cautious optimism as they gather around a table where crucial decisions were made. This photograph serves as a testament to diplomacy and negotiation prevailing over violence and hostility. It encapsulates a turning point in history when adversaries came together with common purpose for the betterment of their nations. Ken Welsh's skillful capture allows us to witness an extraordinary moment frozen in time; it invites us to reflect on how dialogue can bridge divides and pave the way for lasting peace even amidst great adversity.
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