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Komura and Takahira, with newspapermen, 1905. Creator: Unknown
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Komura and Takahira, with newspapermen, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Komura and Takahira, with newspapermen, 1905
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Ambassador Baron Komur Baron Komura Baron Takahira Commissary Diplomacy Diplomat Diplomatic Ethnicity Journalism Journalist Jutaro Komura Kogaro Takahira Kogoro Takahira Komura Jutaro Marquis Komura Jutaro Media Media Industry Mixed Race Group Peace Talks Russo Japanese War Takahira Kogoro Treaty Treaty Of Portsmouth Group Portrait Meeting Of Frontiers White And Black
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This photograph, titled "Komura and Takahira, with Newspapermen, 1905," showcases an intriguing moment in diplomatic history. The image features Baron Jutaro Komura (1855-1921), the Japanese ambassador to the United States, and Marquis Kogoro Takahira (1854-1920), the Japanese foreign minister, in a full-length group portrait with several Caucasian newspapermen. The setting is the Portsmouth Peace Conference in New Hampshire, United States, where the Russo-Japanese War was brought to an end. The two Japanese diplomats are seated, dressed in formal attire, and exude an air of authority. They gaze directly at the camera with a confident and determined expression. The newspapermen, dressed in suits and hats, are standing and looking on, some with pens in hand, capturing the historic moment for their readers back home. The diverse ethnicities and the mixed-race grouping of the individuals in the photograph reflect the meeting of frontiers and the global nature of diplomacy in the early 20th century. The photograph is a testament to the role of the media in documenting and shaping the narrative of significant historical events. It also highlights the industrial and journalistic advancements of the time, as the ability to capture and distribute such images was a relatively new concept. This image, from the Library of Congress, is a valuable addition to the heritage of Asian and diplomatic history, offering a glimpse into the past and the people who shaped it.
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