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L Entente Cordiale, Young Japanese boy and Young British Boy
L Entente Cordiale. A young Japanese boy and young British boy, each carrying their national flags, shaking hands. Date: 1905
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cordiale Expressions Hands Oct16 Rising Sailor Shake Shakes Shaking
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This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in international relations between Japan and Britain during the early 20th century. Taken on October 16, 1905, the image shows two young boys, one Japanese and one British, extending their hands in a gesture of friendship and unity. Each boy proudly holds aloft his national flag, the Japanese flag featuring the iconic rising sun, and the British flag adorned with the Union Jack. The boys' youthful innocence and earnest expressions add a poignant touch to the scene, symbolizing the hope for a peaceful and harmonious future between their nations. The Japanese boy wears a traditional sailor suit, while the British boy dons a navy blue suit, reflecting the naval significance of the Entente Cordiale, a treaty of alliance signed between the two countries earlier that year. The Entente Cordiale marked a turning point in Anglo-Japanese relations, bringing an end to decades of tension and competition between the two powers. The treaty established a new understanding between the two nations, paving the way for increased cooperation and mutual respect. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of diplomacy and the potential for positive relationships between different nations, even in the face of historical tensions and conflicts.
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