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Ramsay MacDonald and others, Foreign Office conference
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Ramsay MacDonald and others, Foreign Office conference
James Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937), the first British Labour Prime Minister. Seen here with others, including the French Prime Minister Edouard Herriot (1872-1957), on the steps of the Foreign Office, London, during a conference to discuss the Dawes Plan for German resumption of First World War reparation payments. Date: 1924
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Conference Dawes Discuss Edouard Foreign Labour Macdonald Minister Negotiations Off Ice Payments Plan Prime Ramsay Reparation 1924 Herriot Resumption
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In this evocative photograph taken in 1924, British Labour Prime Minister James Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937) is seen in deep conversation with his French counterpart, Edouard Herriot (1872-1957), on the steps of the Foreign Office in London. The historic meeting was part of a larger conference aimed at discussing the implementation of the Dawes Plan, an ambitious scheme to help Germany resume its reparation payments following the First World War. The 1920s were a pivotal period in European history, marked by economic instability and political upheaval. The Dawes Plan, named after its American architect, Charles G. Dawes, offered a potential solution to the crippling debt burden that Germany faced after the war. The plan called for a significant reduction in the amount of reparations Germany was required to pay, along with a more manageable repayment schedule. MacDonald and Herriot's discussions were crucial in securing the support of Britain and France for the plan, which ultimately proved successful in stabilizing the German economy and preventing a potential economic collapse. The photograph captures the intense focus and determination of the two leaders as they worked towards a peaceful and prosperous future for Europe in the aftermath of the devastating war. The image is a poignant reminder of the diplomatic efforts that shaped the interwar period, and the role that key political figures like MacDonald and Herriot played in shaping the course of history. The Foreign Office, with its imposing façade and historic significance, serves as a fitting backdrop to this important moment in international relations.
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