Delegation Collection

GEORGIA TRUSTEES, 1734. The founders of the colony of Georgia, the Georgia Trustees, and a delegation of Georgia Native Americans. Oil painting by William Verelst, 1734

George Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Line engraving, American, 1823
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. George Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Line engraving, American, 1823

Events / Ireland / 1921
Delegation in London including Arthur griffiths, E J Duggan, Erskine Childres, Michael Collins (seated) Gavan Duffy, R C Barton, J Barteris (standing)

George Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. George Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Steel engraving, American, 19th century, after a painting by Michael Angelo Wageman

Anastasia Bitsenko going to Brest-Litovsk peace meeting
Anastasia Bitsenko (also spelt Biecenko and Bizenko) in a motor car on the way to the peace negotiations which led to the signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk on 3rd March 1918 between the Central

Archduke Maximilian receives the Mexican delegation
The reception of the Mexican delegation by Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian at Miramar castle, off the coast of Italy. The head of the delegation holds out a letter from Gutierrez de Estrada

Decision-making hierarchy
Decision making. Conceptual computer artwork of a hierarchy of decision makers, showing a lower level of 25 brains, which pass their decisions to a middle level of nine brains

Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri
The Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri, 31st August 1945. All the US naval personnel are wearing Class B uniforms on purpose. The surrender officially ended World War Two

Regulus Leaves Carthage
Roman ambassador Atilius Regulus sails from Carthage with a diplomatic delegation, hoping to negotiate peace with Rome; he promises to return if he fails

Naval disarmament, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Naval disarmament, 1930. Le Desarmement Naval. King George V (1865-1936) welcomes delegates of the United States, Japan, France and Italy to the London Naval Conference

Delegation of foreign officers, Paris Date: 1869

Spanish civil war. Todos con un pensamiento unico: ganar la guerra (We all with one thought: to gain the war). Propaganda poster by the Republicans. Junta de Defensa de Madrid

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Ganar la guerra primero (First Win the War). Poster edited by the Delegation of Propaganda and Press of the Defence Delegate Junta of Madrid. SPAIN. Barcelona

Crew of Echunca
The crew (?) of the ship, Echunca, which took a delegation to conference in the Soviet Union. No further details on the caption but this may well refer to members of the British Socialist Party who

The ambassadorial delegation passing through the second courtyard of the Topkapi Palace, 1725 (oil on canvas)
3042737 The ambassadorial delegation passing through the second courtyard of the Topkapi Palace, 1725 (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 90x121 cm; Pera Museum, Istanbul

President Poincare gives his opening address to the Peace Conference at the Quai d Orsay, 1919 (b / w photo)
3740447 President Poincare gives his opening address to the Peace Conference at the Quai d Orsay, 1919 (b/w photo) by Bain

Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester and the Garter Mission in Japan to bestow upon Emperor Showa (Hirohito) (1901-1989) the Stranger Knight of the Order of the Garter (KG); conferred in 1929

Group Portrait of North American Indian Delegation, 1888. Photographed in the Lecture Room in the West North Range of the United States National Museum, now known as the Arts and Industries Building

Group Portrait of Dakota Delegation, 1888. Creator: United States National Museum
Group Portrait of Dakota Delegation, 1888. Photographed in the Lecture Room in the West North Range of the United States National Museum, now known as the Arts and Industries Building

The White Russian Federation with the Emperor Max (litho)
3638294 The White Russian Federation with the Emperor Max (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Russian Federation with the Emperor Max)

Clemenceau, Wilson and Lloyd George leaving the Palace of Versailles after signing
3740422 Clemenceau, Wilson and Lloyd George leaving the Palace of Versailles after signing the peace treaty, 1919 (b/w photo) by Keystone View Company; Private Collection; (add.info)

German emissaries conferring on Luneburg Heath before the surrender of their forces to the British on 4 May 1945
6015282 German emissaries conferring on Luneburg Heath before the surrender of their forces to the British on 4 May 1945, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Place Louis XV, Paris, September 1815 (w / c on paper)
1772202 Place Louis XV, Paris, September 1815 (w/c on paper) by Loftie, William (fl.1815); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Maj William Loftie, 55th (the Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot

Polish ambassadors informing Henry, Duke of Anjou that he bas been elected King of Poland, 1573 (engraving)
969170 Polish ambassadors informing Henry, Duke of Anjou that he bas been elected King of Poland, 1573 (engraving) by French School

Chinese diplomat and politician Li Hongzhang having the many benefits of Ricqles mint spirit explained to him
2817060 Chinese diplomat and politician Li Hongzhang having the many benefits of Ricqles mint spirit explained to him (chromolitho) by French School

US President Theodore Roosevelt receiving a deputation of Sioux chiefs (colour litho)
2782374 US President Theodore Roosevelt receiving a deputation of Sioux chiefs (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reception of King Kofi Karikaris ambassadors in the English camp, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi)

Une Mission Au Maroc (engraving)
2783328 Une Mission Au Maroc (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Mission Au Maroc)

King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway receiving a delegation of Norwegian peasants (colour litho)
2796004 King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway receiving a delegation of Norwegian peasants (colour litho) by French School

Sakutaro Fukuda, Japanese diplomat, Europe, 1862
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sakutaro Fukuda, part of the first Japanese embassy, diplomatic delegation to Europe, 1862

Visit of Li Hung-Chang to the Queen at Osborne, illustration from
3038862 Visit of Li Hung-Chang to the Queen at Osborne, illustration from Cassells History of England, 1900s (litho) by Manton, G

Captain Chavasse VC Memorial, Brandhoek Church grounds
This memorial to Noel Chavasse was unveiled on 29 August 1997 in the presence of a delegation of the London Scottish Territorials

The Hungarian delegation, headed by Count Albert Apponyi, arrive in Paris on 7 January 1020 to discuss the Allies peace terms following the end of the First World War. Date: 1920

General William T. Sherman (1820-91) presides at the Treaty of Fort Laramie with Chief
PNP245583 General William T. Sherman (1820-91) presides at the Treaty of Fort Laramie with Chief Red Cloud, April 1868 (b/w photo) by Gardner

Polish military delegation in London, September 1939
Photograph of the Polish military section of the Government Delegation for Poland in London as they leave the War Office after a meeting, following Germanys invasion of Poland, September 1939

No 3 Commando & Brigadier Peter Young Memorial
This is at Petiville and was inaugurated on the 50th Anniversary by a delegation of Commandos and veterans. In the Mairie are a picture of the Brigadier

A la conference de la paix, 1919 (lithograph)
3740448 A la conference de la paix, 1919 (lithograph) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tu comprends)

General Gallieni receiving a Boer delegation in Madagascar (colour litho)
2795662 General Gallieni receiving a Boer delegation in Madagascar (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Gallieni, Governor of French Madagascar)

Opening session of the Algeciras Conference, Spain (colour litho)
3097568 Opening session of the Algeciras Conference, Spain (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening session of the Algeciras Conference, Spain)

The historic scene of the opening of the Washington Conference on Disarmament (Colour Litho)
2809054 The historic scene of the opening of the Washington Conference on Disarmament (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The fruit of Italian military victory, the signing of peace with Austria, in the Castle of Saint-Germain (colour litho)
2808830 The fruit of Italian military victory, the signing of peace with Austria, in the Castle of Saint-Germain (colour litho) by Beltrame

Arcos House, Moorgate Street, London, offices of Soviet Trading Delegation after a police raid. 1929

Approach of Emperor of China to receive British Ambassador
Approach of the Emperor of China to receive the British Ambassador. 19th century

Silhouetted building
Book cover design: Report of the Union Delegation to the U.S.S.R. : November & December, 1946, Amalgamated Engineering Union, 1947 Date: 1947

At the Peace Conference, Paris (pen, ink & wash on British Delegation Paris headed paper)
1429405 At the Peace Conference, Paris (pen, ink & wash on British Delegation Paris headed paper) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 23.5x17.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish

Eugene Regnault and the French embassy being received by Sultan Abdelhafid of Morocco (colour litho)
2779483 Eugene Regnault and the French embassy being received by Sultan Abdelhafid of Morocco (colour litho) by French School

The demand upon Governor Dunmore (litho)
3622381 The demand upon Governor Dunmore (litho) by Snyder, W. P. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: The demand upon Governor Dunmore, 1775)

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"Delegation: Empowering Leaders to Shape History" In the annals of history, it has played a pivotal role in shaping nations and forging alliances. From George Washington presiding over the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, to Anastasia Bitsenko's journey to the Brest-Litovsk peace meeting, these moments highlight the power of delegation. As George Washington stood at the helm of the convention, his ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities ensured that diverse perspectives were heard and compromises reached. This event paved the way for a new era of governance in America. Similarly, during Ireland's tumultuous year of 1921, delegates from various factions came together to negotiate an end to conflict. Through skillful delegation and diplomacy, they laid down foundations for peace and reconciliation. The Georgia Trustees exemplified another form when they founded the colony of Georgia in 1734. Entrusting individuals with specific roles allowed them to establish a thriving community based on principles such as education and equality. During times of war or surrender, delegations have been crucial in determining outcomes. The Japanese surrender aboard USS Missouri marked not only an end to World War II but also showcased how delegating authority can lead to successful negotiations. Decision-making hierarchies demonstrate how effective they are streamline processes within organizations or governments. By entrusting certain individuals with decision-making powers while maintaining accountability, efficiency is enhanced. Historical figures like Cincinnatus embody leadership through delegation by willingly relinquishing power once their duty is fulfilled—a testament that true leaders empower others rather than cling onto authority indefinitely. Foreign officers forming delegations foster international cooperation by exchanging knowledge and experiences across borders—showcasing that collaboration transcends national boundaries. Even amidst conflicts like the Spanish Civil War, where "Todos con un pensamiento" (All united under one thought) was proclaimed; it was through delegated efforts that unity could be achieved despite ideological differences. Lastly, Richard J.