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The Department of Foreign Affairs during the threatened naval war in the waters of East Asia
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The Department of Foreign Affairs during the threatened naval war in the waters of East Asia

Johan Braakensiek · 1905-04-16 · lithography; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The Dutch colony of the Netherlands Indies is caught in a squeeze between the quarreling countries of Japan and Russia. The Dutch Maiden calls for help. Prime Minister Kuyper rushes over with the Minister of the Navy Ellis as a child on his shoulders.

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Credit lineHet departement van Buitenlandsche Zaken, tijdens den dreigenden zeeoorlog in de Oost-Aziatische wateren. 1905-04-16. Johan Braakensiek. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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