First Collection (page 63)

"First: A Journey through Time and Achievements" Step into the world of firsts, where history unfolds before your eyes

First Collection: American merchant, politician and President of the Continental Congress, 1781-82

American merchant, politician and President of the Continental Congress, 1781-82
JOHN HANSON (1721-1783). American merchant, politician and President of the Continental Congress, 1781-82. Bronze statue by Richard Brooks, 1903, at the United States Capitol Building in Washington

First Collection: First page of the Olive Branch Petition, adopted by the Continental Congress in July 1775 to

First page of the Olive Branch Petition, adopted by the Continental Congress in July 1775 to prevent further conflict
OLIVE BRANCH PETITION, 1775. First page of the Olive Branch Petition, adopted by the Continental Congress in July 1775 to prevent further conflict with Great Britain. The petition was rejected

First Collection: First page of the report of the session of the Virginina Council of State, 23 December 1778

First page of the report of the session of the Virginina Council of State, 23 December 1778
VIRGINIA COUNCIL OF STATE. First page of the report of the session of the Virginina Council of State, 23 December 1778

First Collection: Mongol warriors stand behind thick bamboo screens used as mobile shields during a Japanese

Mongol warriors stand behind thick bamboo screens used as mobile shields during a Japanese counterattack, c1274
JAPAN: MONGOL INVASION. Mongol warriors stand behind thick bamboo screens used as mobile shields during a Japanese counterattack, c1274

First Collection: Japanese cavalry under Takezaki Suenaga advance through a forest in 1274

Japanese cavalry under Takezaki Suenaga advance through a forest in 1274. Detail from Japanese scroll painting
JAPAN: MONGOL INVASION. Japanese cavalry under Takezaki Suenaga advance through a forest in 1274. Detail from Japanese scroll painting on paper, c1293, attributed to Tosa Nagataka and Tosa Nagaaki

First Collection: (1908-1993). American jurist. Undated photograph

(1908-1993). American jurist. Undated photograph
THURGOOD MARSHALL (1908-1993). American jurist. Undated photograph

First Collection: (1908-1993). American jurist. Photograph, 1967

(1908-1993). American jurist. Photograph, 1967
THURGOOD MARSHALL (1908-1993). American jurist. Photograph, 1967

First Collection: (1908-1993). American jurist. Photographed before the Supreme Court in Washington, D. C

(1908-1993). American jurist. Photographed before the Supreme Court in Washington, D. C
THURGOOD MARSHALL (1908-1993). American jurist. Photographed before the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C

First Collection: The USS Nautilus, SSN-571, the worlds first nuclear submarine, photographed in New York Harbor, 1956

The USS Nautilus, SSN-571, the worlds first nuclear submarine, photographed in New York Harbor, 1956
SUBMARINE: USS NAUTILUS. The USS Nautilus, SSN-571, the worlds first nuclear submarine, photographed in New York Harbor, 1956

First Collection: George Washingtons first headquarters at Wills Creek, near Cumberland, Maryland

George Washingtons first headquarters at Wills Creek, near Cumberland, Maryland. Line engraving, late 1800s
WASHINGTONs HEADQUARTERS. George Washingtons first headquarters at Wills Creek, near Cumberland, Maryland. Line engraving, late 1800s

American merchant, politician and President of the Continental Congress, 1781-82. Lithograph, 19th century
JOHN HANSON (1721-1783). American merchant, politician and President of the Continental Congress, 1781-82. Lithograph, 19th century

First Collection: CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933). 30th President of the United States

CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933). 30th President of the United States. President Coolidge tossing the first ball in the traditional opening of the the major league baseball season. Photograph, late 1920s

First Collection: RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). 37th President of the United States

RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). 37th President of the United States. Pitching the first ball of the 1973 major league baseball season

First Collection: American lithograph cartoon, c1832, satirizing the autocratic ways of President Andrew Jackson

American lithograph cartoon, c1832, satirizing the autocratic ways of President Andrew Jackson
KING ANDREW THE FIRST. American lithograph cartoon, c1832, satirizing the autocratic ways of President Andrew Jackson

First Collection: Young George Washington meeting with French military commander Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre

Young George Washington meeting with French military commander Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre in 1753
WASHINGTON & ST. PIERRE. Young George Washington meeting with French military commander Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre in 1753

First Collection: American politician. Chisholm addressing the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida

American politician. Chisholm addressing the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida
SHIRLEY CHISHOLM (1924-2005). American politician. Chisholm addressing the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida, as the first African-American woman presidential candidate

First Collection: Du Monceau: First Page

Du Monceau: First Page
DU MONCEAU: FIRST PAGE. First page of an early edition, owned by John Adams, of Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus A Practical Treatise of Husbandry, published 1762

First Collection: Republican Elephant, 1874

Republican Elephant, 1874
REPUBLICAN ELEPHANT, 1874. The Third-Term Panic. An 1874 cartoon by Thomas Nast denying that President Ulysses S. Grant was seeking a third term

First Collection: WARREN G. HARDING (1865-1929). 29th President of the United States

WARREN G. HARDING (1865-1929). 29th President of the United States. President Harding throwing out the first ball at the beginning of the major league baseball season, 1921

First Collection: WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930). 27th President of the United States

WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930). 27th President of the United States. President Taft tossing the first ball on opening day of the 1910 major league baseball season

First Collection: HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964)

HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964). 31st President of the United States. Hoover, as Secretary of Commerce, in a public demonstration of the first inter-city television broadcast, from Washington, D.C

First Collection: Washington: Masonic Apron

Washington: Masonic Apron
WASHINGTON: MASONIC APRON. George Washingtons Masonic apron, embroidered by Madame Lafayette and presented to him by General Lafayette, August 1784

First Collection: IYEYASU TOKUGAWA (1542-1616). Japanese general and statesman; founder of Tokugawa

IYEYASU TOKUGAWA (1542-1616). Japanese general and statesman; founder of Tokugawa shogunate. William Adams, English navigator in Dutch service, warning Iyeyasu against the Spaniards, the Portuguese

First Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20091727

EyeUbiquitous_20091727
ITALY, Rome, Lazio, Palazzo Dei Conservatore courtyard part of the Capitoline Museums with a giant marble hand with pointing index finger from an ancient 4th Century colossus statue of Emperor

Dipping Sheep, France
Dipping sheep according to Biggs system, at the farm of Prince Napoleon at Meudon - first their legs are tied, then they are dipped, then set loose. Note the sheepdog. Date: circa 1850

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"First: A Journey through Time and Achievements" Step into the world of firsts, where history unfolds before your eyes. From the groundbreaking flight of BAC TSR-2 XR219 at Boscombe Down to Mallard's record-breaking speed on that unforgettable Sunday in 1938, we witness moments that shaped our future. As we delve deeper, a glimpse of wartime resilience emerges with a WWI German gas mask from 1918, preserved in its original metal container. The ingenuity continues with a schematic view of George Stephenson's iconic locomotive, The Rocket of 1829; an engineering marvel that revolutionized transportation. In the realm of aviation, de Havilland DH. 112 Sea Venom F. A. W. 21 XA539 takes center stage as it soars through the skies with grace and power. Meanwhile, Tahitian gardenia blooms enchantingly as Gardenia taitensis captures hearts with its delicate beauty. Sports enthusiasts will be captivated by Jackie Robinson's legacy; an American baseball player who broke barriers while playing first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field in 1947. His courage paved the way for equality and unity within sports. The adrenaline rush intensifies as we relive every moment of the thrilling 1991 Spanish GP – a race etched forever in motorsport history. And amidst World War I turmoil, patriotism shines bright through USA BONDS Third Liberty Loan posters urging citizens to support their country. Lewisham Military Hospital stands tall as a symbol of compassion and care during times of conflict – providing solace to those who served bravely on the front lines. Acacia nilotica adds an exotic touch to this journey; its prickly branches reminding us that even nature has its own unique "firsts. " Finally, let us not forget where it all began – solving crossword puzzles.