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Parole Collection

"Parole: A Symbol of Trust and Honor Throughout History" From ancient Rome to the American Civil War, it has been a powerful concept that transcends time

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Parole Collection: Confidence Illustration, 1901
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Parole Collection: The War, Prussian Officer receiving the Parole of French Officers surrendering at Sedan (engraving)
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Parole Collection: The first Drawing Room of the Season (litho)
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Parole Collection: Regulus Returned to Carthage. After a work by Benjamin West and Valentine Green
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Parole Collection: Backsides Houses Archi voltaici parole liberta e
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Parole Collection: A Convicts Home, 1876-7 (b / w photo)
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Parole Collection: Lonely Walk; Seven Days Leave from Prison
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Parole Collection: Valentin Danilov, Russian physicist C018 / 2318
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Parole Collection: CIVIL WAR: PAROLES, 1865. Rebel soldiers taking the Oath of Allegiance in the Senate chamber at
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Parole Collection: CIVIL WAR: PAROLE, 1865. Paroling rebel prisoners at Greensboro, North Carolina
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Parole Collection: Parole camp, Annapolis, Md

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"Parole: A Symbol of Trust and Honor Throughout History" From ancient Rome to the American Civil War, it has been a powerful concept that transcends time. In an illustration from 1901 titled "Confidence, " we see the essence of this notion captured beautifully. It depicts a scene where trust is bestowed upon someone, illustrating how parole embodies confidence. Another engraving portrays a Prussian Officer receiving the Parole of French Officers surrendering at Sedan during The War. This historical event showcases how even in times of conflict, there can be moments of honor and respect through granting parole. Moving forward in history, we encounter "The first Drawing Room of the Season. " Here, society's elite gather to celebrate their freedom and social status. Parole becomes intertwined with elegance and sophistication as individuals enjoy their newfound liberty. But it is not just within high society that parole holds significance; it extends far beyond those realms. The story of Marcus Atilius Regulus exemplifies this perfectly. Captured by Carthaginians during the First Punic War, he was released on parole to negotiate peace but instead urged his Senate to refuse the offer. He voluntarily returned to fulfill his terms, showcasing unwavering loyalty and integrity. In April 1791, Mirabeau's final words echo through time as he takes his last breath surrounded by friendship's embrace—a poignant reminder that even in death, one can find solace in trusted companionship. As we delve into more recent history with photographs such as "A Convicts Home" or "Lonely Walk; Seven Days Leave from Prison, " we witness how important freedom becomes when it is taken away. These images serve as reminders that for those who have experienced confinement, being granted parole brings hope and a chance for redemption. Valentin Danilov's image captures yet another facet of parole—a Russian physicist whose release signifies not only personal liberation but also scientific progress restored.