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Belongings of Count J.H. Von Bernstorff being removed from the German Embassy, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Belongings of Count J.H. Von Bernstorff being removed from the German Embassy, Washington DC, 1917
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Belongings of Count J.H. Von Bernstorff being removed from the German Embassy, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Belongings of Count J.H. Von Bernstorff being removed from the German Embassy, Washington DC, 1917
Belongings of Count J.H. Von Bernstorff being removed from the German Embassy, Washington DC, 1917. First World War: Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff was German ambassador to the United States from 1908 to 1917. He left the US on 3 February 1917, after President Woodrow Wilson severed diplomatic relations with Germany
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In this historic photograph by Harris & Ewing, the belongings of Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff, the German ambassador to the United States from 1908 to 1917, are being removed from the German Embassy in Washington D.C. in 1917. The first World War had reached a critical point, and on January 31, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson severed diplomatic relations with Germany. As a result, von Bernstorff was ordered to leave the country. The image captures the bustling scene outside the embassy building as men, likely employees of the Adams Express Company, carefully carry cases and bags filled with the count's belongings. The glass negatives of this photograph, now part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, provide a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history. The exterior of the embassy is visible in the background, with its grand architecture a stark contrast to the industrious activity taking place below. The photographers, George W. Harris and Martha Ewing, captured this scene with precision and detail, documenting the departure of the German ambassador and the changing political landscape of the time. The image is a testament to the power of photography to preserve history and provide insight into the past. Johann Heinrich Graf von Bernstorff, a prominent figure in German-American relations, left the US with his wife, Martha Kuntze, and returned to Germany. The belongings being removed from the embassy represent the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in international relations. This photograph is an essential addition to any collection focusing on the First World War, the 20th century, or the history of diplomacy.
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