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Robert Lansing, US Secretary of State, greeting Balfour, British Commissionn, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Robert Lansing, US Secretary of State, greeting Balfour, British Commissionn, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Robert Lansing, US Secretary of State, greeting Balfour, British Commissionn, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Robert Lansing, US Secretary of State, greeting Balfour, British Commissionn, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Robert Lansing, US Secretary of State (right), greeting Balfour, British Commissionn, 1917
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In this historic photograph captured by Harris & Ewing in 1917, US Secretary of State Robert Lansing (1864-1928) extends a warm greeting to Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), the British Commissioner to the United States. The image captures the two diplomats in formal attire, standing before a plain backdrop, with Lansing wearing a top hat and Balfour donning a bowler hat. The meeting between Lansing and Balfour held significant importance during the first World War, as the United States and Great Britain were key allies in the conflict. Lansing, a lawyer and former Republican Senator, had assumed the role of Secretary of State in 1915, becoming the youngest person to hold the position up to that point. Balfour, a British statesman and former Prime Minister, had been appointed as the British Commissioner to the United States in 1916. The photograph is a testament to the diplomatic efforts between the two nations during a pivotal moment in history. The image, taken in a full-length format, showcases the elegant clothing and fashion trends of the early 20th century. The image, which is part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, is a valuable addition to the historical record of international relations during the first World War. The photograph also highlights the role of Harris & Ewing, a prominent photographic studio based in Washington D.C., in documenting significant events during this period. The studio, which was founded by George H. Harris and Martha Ewing Kuntze in 1902, played a crucial role in capturing the visual history of the United States during the early 20th century. This photograph, taken in 1917, is a prime example of their work.
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