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LORD JOHN RUSSELL
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LORD JOHN RUSSELL
LORD JOHN RUSSELL (1792 - 1878), Presenting the new Reform Bill to the House of Commons during his second term as Prime Minister. Date: 1860
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1860 Bill Commons Despatch Minister Orator Presenting Prime Reform Russell Speech Term
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This striking photograph captures the moment of intense political drama as Lord John Russell (1792-1878), a prominent figure in British politics, presents the New Reform Bill to the House of Commons during his second term as Prime Minister in 1860. Dressed in formal attire and holding a dispatch box, Russell delivers an impassioned speech to his fellow parliamentarians, who sit attentively before him. The bill, which aimed to expand the electorate and reduce the influence of property qualifications, was a significant step towards parliamentary reform and universal suffrage in the United Kingdom. Russell's oratory skills and commitment to democratic reforms made him a respected and influential leader in British politics, and this moment in history marked a pivotal point in the country's political evolution. The photograph, with its sharp focus on Russell and the expressive body language of the parliamentarians, offers a glimpse into the intensity and importance of political debates during this period.
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