Disarmament Collection

Harold Macmillan at the United Nations General Assembly
Photograph of (Maurice) Harold Macmillan speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, 29th September 1960. In a powerful speech the British Prime Minister spoke on Britains colonial record

Front page, Youth Against the Bomb, CND newspaper, with an article about support from Paul McCartney of The Beatles pop group, Easter 1964. 1964

The disarmament of the Spanish troops in Lisbon
2910851 The disarmament of the Spanish troops in Lisbon; (add.info.: 1814 Engraving depicting the disarmament of the Spanish troops in Lisbon. Dated 1814.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Aircraft diving in salute over the Royal Yacht (colour photo)
8668629 Aircraft diving in salute over the Royal Yacht (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aircraft diving in salute over the Royal Yacht)

Allegory of Peace, 1700-1725. Creator: van Kessel
Allegory of Peace, 1700-1725

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

U.S. Air Force space missile launch
3568546 U.S. Air Force space missile launch by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: United States 1960 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

National League for Limitations of Armament, 1922 (b/w photo)
4072608 National League for Limitations of Armament, 1922 (b/w photo) by National Photo Company (c.1850-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Training procedures at the space base at Cape Canaveral in Florida. On the right the U.S. astronaut Jhon Herschel Glenn is portrayed, inside the space capsule Mercury

Training test at the Aircraft Company space base of St. Luis in Missouri. The U.S. Astronaut L. Cooper is collocated inside the model of the space capsule Mercury. United States Aircraft Company, St

The U.S. astronaut John Herschel Glenn is portrayed lying down inside the Mercury spacecraft model, during the tests of pressurization, before the launch. United States Cape Canaveral, Florida

Launch of a U.S. space missile of the Air Force. United States. Date of Photograph:13/04/1960

Launch of a U.S. Air Force space missile. United States. Date of Photograph:26/02/1960

U.S. Air Force space missile, in launching United States. Date of Photograph:26/02/1960

U.S. Air Force missile launch from the space base of Cape Canaveral in Florida. United States Cape Canaveral, Florida. Date of Photograph:01/02/1960

U.S. Air Force space missile launch United States. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

The U.S. astronaut Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. portrayed during the final stage of the medical examination, before the launch, occurred on 5 May 1961, aboard of the capsule Mercury 3/I Freedom 7

U.S. Air Force space missile launch from the space base of Cape Canaveral in Florida. United States Cape Canaveral, Florida. Date of Photograph:20/10/1960

The first man on the Moon, Neil Armstrong, 21 July 1969. Date of Photograph:21/07/1969

Cartoon, Honourable Ratio
Honourable Ratio: or, Naval Conversationsin London. Ratio 5:5:3, between Great Britain, United States of America and Japan. Date: 1934

Mobilization for Survival Coalition Banner, seen at flea market, New York, USA, June 1984, the coalition, Mobe, linked the emerging movement against nuclear power to opponents of nuclear weapons

Bertrand Russell, British philosopher and author (1872-1970), sitting on the pavement with other protesters as part of a CND demonstration in London, under a large banner: Committee of 100

C. N. D. Demonstrators
C.N.D. demonstrators protest against the Gang of Four - Shirley Williams, Bill Rodgers, Roy Jenkins and David Owen - who broke away from the Labour Party to form the Social Democratic Party

The Naval programme announced by Alexandra, First of the Admiralty, giving details of reductions in the budget of 1929-30. Date: 1930

Bertrand Russell with others on a CND campaign
Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic

Pete Seeger, American folk musician and singer-songwriter
Peter "Pete" Seeger (b 1919), American folk musician and singer-songwriter. From the 1960s onwards he has performed protest music in support of international disarmament

George Galloway Bruce Kent 1954 Scottish British
george, galloway, bruce, kent, 1954, scottish, british, left, wing, politics, political, politician, labour, socialist, socialism, mp, founder, respect, party, walking, 1929, activist, activism

War and peace. Allegorie (cartoon) by Gabriele Galantara (1867-1937) on the last cover of the French satirical
PCT4277095 War and peace. Allegorie (cartoon) by Gabriele Galantara (1867-1937) on the last cover of the French satirical newspaper " L'plate au beurre" n°325 of June 22, 1907

War and peace, from L'assiette au Beurre, 1907 (print)
PCT4277101 War and peace, from L'assiette au Beurre, 1907 (print) by Galantara, Gabriele (Rata Langa) (1865-1937); (add.info.: War and peace, arm over arm with their respective attributes: sword)

Pope Leon XIII (1810-1903) showing Russian tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) the horrors of war
XEE4135229 Pope Leon XIII (1810-1903) showing Russian tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) the horrors of war. The latter then proposes disarming

The Suppression of the Zaporogue Sitch (Camp) in 1775, 1889 (oil on canvas)
FIA5366037 The Suppression of the Zaporogue Sitch (Camp) in 1775, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Slastion, Opanas Georgievich (1855-1933); Kharkov Art Museum, Kharkov

L Assiette au Beurre, number 325, Satirical in Colors, 1907_6_22
ICA4911488 L Assiette au Beurre, number 325, Satirical in Colors, 1907_6_22 by Galantara, Gabriele (Rata Langa) (1865-1937); (add.info.: War, Armee, Pacifism)

October 20, 1924: The Interrallied Military Control Commission discovered several
XEE4134052 October 20, 1924: The Interrallied Military Control Commission discovered several thousand hidden shells in Berlin at the Borsig settlements

The Pacification of Crete, the British Military Commissioner explaining to Representative Christians the Condition for
1064063 The Pacification of Crete, the British Military Commissioner explaining to Representative Christians the Condition for Disarmament (litho) by Paget

Cartoon, The Pipe of Peace II
The Great Dry Chief. I was half afraid my navy cut might make you sick; But so far I see no ill effects. Mr Balfour. On the contrary, I could do with it a bit stronger. Date: 1921

Cartoon, The Pipe of Peace
Great Dry Chief. I do trust this won t make any of them sick! Date: 1921

NO CONSCRIPTION painted on wall
NO CONSCRIPTION painted on a wall in Deal, Kent, together with CND symbols. Date: circa 1960s

NO H -BOMBS slogan on brick wall
NO H-BOMBS painted on a brick wall, together with the CND symbol. Date: circa 1960s

American anti-nuclear Ban the Bomb protestors - Germany
circa 1910s

Naval disarming: King George V of England (1865-1936) welcomes delegates to the London
XEE4185959 Naval disarming: King George V of England (1865-1936) welcomes delegates to the London conference held at the Palace of Westminster in the Doree Gallery of the House of Lords to alleviate

A Proposal for General Disarmament (made to the European Powers
XEE4133542 A Proposal for General Disarmament (made to the European Powers) - Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) reading his recript to his advisers. Le Petit Parisien, 11/09/1898

Easter CND Deomonstration at Greenham Common, Berkshire
Young and Old protestors at Easter CND Deomonstration at Greenham Common, Berkshire. Date: 1983

Demonstration against Nuclear Power - London. Date: 1980

Paul d Estournelles de Constant, French delegate to the Hague Peace Conference of 1899 (litho)
2819046 Paul d Estournelles de Constant, French delegate to the Hague Peace Conference of 1899 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The disarmament of France (colour litho)
2795788 The disarmament of France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The disarmament of France)

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)

Postwar poster, SOS To All Nations, Disarm
Postwar poster, design by Batt, SOS To All Nations, Disarm, Join the League of Nations Union. circa 1920

Leon Bourgeois, French delegate to the Hague Peace Conference of 1899 (litho)
2819045 Leon Bourgeois, French delegate to the Hague Peace Conference of 1899 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Bourgeois)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Disarmament: A Global Call for Peace and Security" In the quest for a world free from the horrors of war, it has emerged as a powerful movement. From influential figures like Harold Macmillan addressing the United Nations General Assembly to grassroots activists taking to the streets, this caption explores various moments that have shaped the disarmament narrative. The front page of Youth Against the Bomb, a publication by CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament), captures the fervor and determination of young voices demanding change. It symbolizes how disarmament transcends generations, with Bertrand Russell, an eminent British philosopher and author, sitting on a pavement alongside fellow protesters during a CND demonstration in London under a banner proclaiming "Committee of 100, Action for Life. " Throughout history, individuals such as George Galloway Bruce Kent have tirelessly advocated for peace through disarmament efforts. Their commitment is echoed by iconic American folk musician Pete Seeger who used his music to inspire unity and rally against violence. Naval it also plays its part in promoting global stability. The Naval program announced by Alexandra highlights reductions in budgetary allocations towards military endeavors - an important step towards redirecting resources into peaceful initiatives. These images encapsulate both collective action and individual dedication towards achieving worldwide harmony. They serve as reminders that while progress may be slow at times, every voice counts when it comes to advocating for peace. As we reflect on these snapshots from history's tapestry movements, let us remember that our shared humanity calls upon us to work together relentlessly until weapons are replaced with dialogue and understanding. Only then can we truly build a future where peace prevails over conflict.