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"From Tsars to Kings

Background imageProclamation Collection: Izvestia announcing the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II

Izvestia announcing the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II
Izvestia Newspaper announcing the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II - March, 1917. Date: 1917

Background imageProclamation Collection: Proclamation of the German Empire in Versailles

Proclamation of the German Empire in Versailles (Janury 18, 1871). William I of Prussia becomes Emperor of Germany. Litography

Background imageProclamation Collection: Proclamation, 1795, by George Washington of a Day of Public Thanksgiving

Proclamation, 1795, by George Washington of a Day of Public Thanksgiving
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION. Proclamation, 1795, by George Washington of a Day of Public Thanksgiving

Background imageProclamation Collection: Painting in Cossack Museum, Zaporozhye, Ukraine

Painting in Cossack Museum, Zaporozhye, Ukraine
A painting in the Cossack Museum on Khortytsaya Island, Zaporozhye, Ukraine, depicting an Ottoman enemy (possibly the Sultan) making a proclamation, probably a 17th century event

Background imageProclamation Collection: Royal Proclamation 1914

Royal Proclamation 1914
Proclamation by King George V calling for men for the Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Fleet Reserve, and for officers and men of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Background imageProclamation Collection: Our new ruler King George V

Our new ruler King George V
Proclamation of the begining of the new reign " We.... do now hereby, with one Voice and Consent of Tongue and Heart, pulish and proclaim

Background imageProclamation Collection: The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Kaiserproklamation in Versailles, 18 Januar 1871

Background imageProclamation Collection: Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family

Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family
Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg (1884-1966), fourth and youngest daughter of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh and his wife, Maria Alexandrovna (later Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg)

Background imageProclamation Collection: The Inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln delivered at the National Capitol

The Inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln delivered at the National Capitol
696041 The Inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln delivered at the National Capitol, 4th March 1865 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 42.8x35.7 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection

Background imageProclamation Collection: Peshawar - Proclamation Parade

Peshawar - Proclamation Parade
March past at the Proclamation Parade, Peshawar (then Northern India, now in Pakistan) Date: 1933

Background imageProclamation Collection: A heraut makes a royal announcement on a public square in Paris in the Middle Ages (engraving)

A heraut makes a royal announcement on a public square in Paris in the Middle Ages (engraving)
5942937 A heraut makes a royal announcement on a public square in Paris in the Middle Ages (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProclamation Collection: Painting depicting the proclamation of Hong Kong as a British possession in 1841

Painting depicting the proclamation of Hong Kong as a British possession in 1841
3521929 Painting depicting the proclamation of Hong Kong as a British possession in 1841; (add.info.: Painting depicting the proclamation of Hong Kong as a British possession in 1841)

Background imageProclamation Collection: The proclamation of Ferdinand VII of Spain in Madrid

The proclamation of Ferdinand VII of Spain in Madrid
2910918 The proclamation of Ferdinand VII of Spain in Madrid; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting the proclamation of Ferdinand VII of Spain (1784-1833) twice King of Spain, in Madrid

Background imageProclamation Collection: The Proclamation of Philippine Independence in the Square in Malolos

The Proclamation of Philippine Independence in the Square in Malolos
3119423 The Proclamation of Philippine Independence in the Square in Malolos; (add.info.: Photograph depicting the Proclamation of Philippine Independence in the Square in Malolos by President Emilio)

Background imageProclamation Collection: The Viceroy of India, Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton

The Viceroy of India, Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, proclaiming Queen Victoria Empress of India, Delhi
3062106 The Viceroy of India, Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, proclaiming Queen Victoria Empress of India, Delhi, India

Background imageProclamation Collection: Title Page of a Parliamentary Petition, printed August 8, 1648 by Richard Cotes (printed paper)

Title Page of a Parliamentary Petition, printed August 8, 1648 by Richard Cotes (printed paper)
XJF437926 Title Page of a Parliamentary Petition, printed August 8, 1648 by Richard Cotes (printed paper); Private Collection; (add.info.: "The Humble Petition of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen)

Background imageProclamation Collection: The proclamation of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, Madrid

The proclamation of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, Madrid
2910897 The proclamation of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, Madrid; (add.info.: 1808 Illustration depicting the proclamation of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte (1768-1844)

Background imageProclamation Collection: Blowing the Shofar, 1850

Blowing the Shofar, 1850
3330755 Blowing the Shofar, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving titled 'Blowing the Shofar'. A shofar is a Jewish ritual musical instrument, used to proclaim a new King's anointment)

Background imageProclamation Collection: Proclamation of Queen Victoria in the Audience Chamber or Tapestry Room, St. James' Palace

Proclamation of Queen Victoria in the Audience Chamber or Tapestry Room, St. James' Palace
FLO4669500 Proclamation of Queen Victoria in the Audience Chamber or Tapestry Room, St. James' Palace. Steel engraving drawn and engraved by Henry Melville from London Interiors

Background imageProclamation Collection: The proclamation of William I as German Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles

The proclamation of William I as German Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, France January 18, 1871
955266 The proclamation of William I as German Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, France January 18, 1871; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProclamation Collection: Engraving depicting Leon Gambetta proclaiming the Republic at the Palace of the Corps Legislatif

Engraving depicting Leon Gambetta proclaiming the Republic at the Palace of the Corps Legislatif
3521636 Engraving depicting Leon Gambetta proclaiming the Republic at the Palace of the Corps Legislatif; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Leon Gambetta (1838-1882) a French statesman

Background imageProclamation Collection: Blowing the Shofar, 1850

Blowing the Shofar, 1850
3330011 Blowing the Shofar, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving titled 'Blowing the Shofar'. A shofar is a Jewish ritual musical instrument, used to proclaim a new King's anointment)

Background imageProclamation Collection: Governor Davey's Proclamation. An illustrated proclamation issued in Tasmania by the British

Governor Davey's Proclamation. An illustrated proclamation issued in Tasmania by the British government
3522578 Governor Davey's Proclamation. An illustrated proclamation issued in Tasmania by the British government; (add.info.: Governor Davey's Proclamation)

Background imageProclamation Collection: Proclamation, Baghdad, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Proclamation, Baghdad, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Proclamation, Baghdad, 1917. A crowd of men and women in Baghdad, Iraq, after the conquering of the city by the British Army in March 1917 during World War I.

Background imageProclamation Collection: 'Market-Day' - painted by G. B. O'Neil - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856

"Market-Day" - painted by G. B. O'Neil - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. In this production Mr

Background imageProclamation Collection: Distant Fronts, in Jerusalem; The speech, on December 11, 1917, of the proclamation.. 1917

Distant Fronts, in Jerusalem; The speech, on December 11, 1917, of the proclamation.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, in Jerusalem; The speech, on December 11, 1917, of the proclamation of General Allenby to the population of the city, in the presence of the staff of the allied troops

Background imageProclamation Collection: The shooters meal in the Voetboogdoelen in Amsterdam in celebration of the conclusion... 1779

The shooters meal in the Voetboogdoelen in Amsterdam in celebration of the conclusion... 1779. Creator: Jacob Cats
The shooters meal in the Voetboogdoelen in Amsterdam in celebration of the conclusion of the peace of Munster, 18 June 1648, 1779

Background imageProclamation Collection: The proclamation to the shepherds, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon

The proclamation to the shepherds, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
The proclamation to the shepherds, 1700-1800

Background imageProclamation Collection: Journees inoubliables a Strasbourg; Le 10 novembre 1918, l'avenement de la republique... 1918

Journees inoubliables a Strasbourg; Le 10 novembre 1918, l'avenement de la republique... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Journees inoubliables a Strasbourg; Le 10 novembre 1918, l'avenement de la republique allemande est proclame par un orateur militaire a la porte d'une caserne, 1918

Background imageProclamation Collection: View of the Town Hall in Paris with a procession proclaiming peace, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon

View of the Town Hall in Paris with a procession proclaiming peace, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the Town Hall in Paris with a procession proclaiming peace, 1700-1799

Background imageProclamation Collection: La Paix Victorieuse; Sur la rive droite du Rhin: l'occupation de Kehl, le 30 janvier 1919... 1919

La Paix Victorieuse; Sur la rive droite du Rhin: l'occupation de Kehl, le 30 janvier 1919... 1919. Creator: Unknown
La Paix Victorieuse; Sur la rive droite du Rhin: l'occupation de Kehl, le 30 janvier 1919: le gerenal Hirschauer, a cheval, lisant sa proclamation, 1919

Background imageProclamation Collection: 'La Chute des Habsbourg; Proclamation de la Republique de l'Autriche allemande, devant... 1918

'La Chute des Habsbourg; Proclamation de la Republique de l'Autriche allemande, devant... 1918
'La Chute des Habsbourg; Proclamation de la Republique de l'Autriche allemande, devant le Palais du Parlement, a Vienne, le 12 novembre 1918, 1918

Background imageProclamation Collection: The proclamation to the shepherds, 1677. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven

The proclamation to the shepherds, 1677. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
The proclamation to the shepherds, 1677. Annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds at night; a host of angels in the air

Background imageProclamation Collection: The Reading of the Royal Proclamation of Peace and for a Day of Thanksgiving, at Edinburgh, 1856

The Reading of the Royal Proclamation of Peace and for a Day of Thanksgiving, at Edinburgh, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Reading of the Royal Proclamation of Peace and for a Day of Thanksgiving, at Edinburgh, 1856. Ceremony to mark the end of the Crimean War

Background imageProclamation Collection: The Reading of the Royal Proclamation of Peace at Dublin, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Reading of the Royal Proclamation of Peace at Dublin, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Reading of the Royal Proclamation of Peace at Dublin, [Ireland], 1856. Ceremony to mark the end of the Crimean War. The proclamation was read at Dublin Castle and at the Mansion House

Background imageProclamation Collection: Proclamation of Peace at Trafalgar-Square, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Proclamation of Peace at Trafalgar-Square, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Proclamation of Peace at Trafalgar-Square, 1856. Crowds in London at an official ceremony to mark the end of the Crimean War

Background imageProclamation Collection: Trompe l'oeil of a Letter Rack with Proclamation by Frederik III, 1672

Trompe l'oeil of a Letter Rack with Proclamation by Frederik III, 1672. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'oeil of a Letter Rack with Proclamation by Frederik III, 1672

Background imageProclamation Collection: Trompe l'oeil of a Letter Rack with Christian V's Proclamation, 1671

Trompe l'oeil of a Letter Rack with Christian V's Proclamation, 1671. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'oeil of a Letter Rack with Christian V's Proclamation, 1671

Background imageProclamation Collection: La garde champetre; Derriere le front de la Somme, a Hangest-en-Santerre, 1916. Creator: Unknown

La garde champetre; Derriere le front de la Somme, a Hangest-en-Santerre, 1916. Creator: Unknown
La garde champetre; Derriere le front de la Somme, a Hangest-en-Santerre : lecture d'une proclamation concernant l'alarme a donner en cas d'apparition d'avions allemands, 1916

Background imageProclamation Collection: Reading the Tong proclamation, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906

Reading the Tong proclamation, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Reading the Tong proclamation, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906

Background imageProclamation Collection: Reading the Tong proclamation, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906

Reading the Tong proclamation, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Reading the Tong proclamation, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906

Background imageProclamation Collection: Proclamation de la République le 24 février 1848, c.1902. Creator: Jean-Paul Laurens

Proclamation de la République le 24 février 1848, c.1902. Creator: Jean-Paul Laurens
Proclamation de la Republique le 24 fevrier 1848, (c.1902). Proclamation of the (French) Republic of the 24 February 1848

Background imageProclamation Collection: Proclamation de la République le 24 février 1848, c.1902. Creator: Jean-Paul Laurens

Proclamation de la République le 24 février 1848, c.1902. Creator: Jean-Paul Laurens
Proclamation de la Republique le 24 fevrier 1848, (c.1902). Proclamation of the (French) Republic of the 24 February 1848, detail

Background imageProclamation Collection: Le duc d'Orléans signant la proclamation de la lieutenance générale du royaume, le 31 juillet 1830

Le duc d'Orléans signant la proclamation de la lieutenance générale du royaume, le 31 juillet 1830
Le duc d'Orleans signant la proclamation de la lieutenance generale du royaume, le 31 juillet 1830, au Palais-Royal, c1836

Background imageProclamation Collection: Proclamation of the Republic on the portico of the Chamber of Deputies, May 4, 1848

Proclamation of the Republic on the portico of the Chamber of Deputies, May 4, 1848. Creator: Unknown
Proclamation of the Republic on the portico of the Chamber of Deputies, May 4, 1848

Background imageProclamation Collection: Royal Proclamation of King Charles III, 1780, privileges of the Crown to the vassals

Royal Proclamation of King Charles III, 1780, privileges of the Crown to the vassals engaged in the farming and coal mining, developed by Antonio Fernandez

Background imageProclamation Collection: The Lyon Clerk of Edinburgh reading the proclamation at Mercat Cross summoning the peers

The Lyon Clerk of Edinburgh reading the proclamation at Mercat Cross summoning the peers of Scotland to choose three peers for Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland. 29th September 1917

Background imageProclamation Collection: Proclamation to the army, 13 October 1805, (1921). Creator: Unknown

Proclamation to the army, 13 October 1805, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Proclamation to the army, 13 October 1805, (1921). Proclamation a l armee. Address by the Emperor Napoleon to his troops at Pfaffenhofen in Germany



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"From Tsars to Kings: A Journey through Historic Proclamations" Step back in time as we delve into the significance of proclamations that shaped nations and marked pivotal moments in history. One such proclamation, published by Izvestia, reverberated across Russia, announcing the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and paving the way for a new era. Across the English Channel, another proclamation echoed through the halls of power - "Our new ruler King George V. " The ascension of this monarch brought hope and stability to a nation grappling with change. Meanwhile, at Versailles, amidst grandeur and opulence, Germany proclaimed its empire's birth. This historic moment forever altered Europe's geopolitical landscape. Yet not all proclamations were about political power shifts; some carried messages of unity and gratitude. In 1795, George Washington issued a heartfelt proclamation declaring a Day of Public Thanksgiving - an opportunity for Americans to come together in appreciation. Art too has been used as a medium for proclaiming historical events. A captivating painting displayed at the Cossack Museum in Zaporozhye takes us on a visual journey through Ukraine's rich heritage. Fast forward to 1914 when royalty took center stage once again with the Royal Proclamation. Its words resonated far beyond palace walls, shaping destinies during turbulent times. The Proclamation Parade held in Peshawar showcased strength and resilience against adversity. It symbolized unity among diverse communities under one banner. Traveling further south brings us to Madrid in 1820 when Spain witnessed its own transformative moment -the Proclamation of the Constitution. This document laid down principles that would guide generations yet unborn. In India's vibrant tapestry lies another remarkable proclamation - Mary ascending her throne as Queen-Empress in 1911. Her reign ushered progress while honoring tradition within an ever-changing world. Finally, we cannot forget President Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural address, delivered at the National Capitol.