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Lloyd George is prevented from attending the Washington Conference by the Irish Question, December, 1921 (litho)
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Lloyd George is prevented from attending the Washington Conference by the Irish Question, December, 1921 (litho)
KDC400246 Lloyd George is prevented from attending the Washington Conference by the Irish Question, December, 1921 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Liberal politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for the Coalition Government 1916-22; in 1921 he successfully negotiated a deal with Sinn Fein, which led to the establishment of the Irish Free State; this preoccupation made it impossible for Lloyd George to attend the Washington Conference to discuss the military and naval interests of America and 8 other nations with involvements in the Pacific Ocean and Far East; cartoon from Punch magazine, December 7, 1921; ); English, out of copyright
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The caption for the print of "Lloyd George is prevented from attending the Washington Conference by the Irish Question, December 1921 (litho)" could be: This lithographic print captures a significant moment in history when David Lloyd George, the Liberal politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was unable to attend the Washington Conference due to his preoccupation with resolving the Irish Question. The conference, held in December 1921, aimed to discuss military and naval interests in the Pacific Ocean and Far East among America and eight other nations. Lloyd George's successful negotiation with Sinn Fein earlier that year had led to the establishment of the Irish Free State. However, this achievement also meant that he was unable to personally participate in crucial discussions at an international level. Depicted as a caricature in this cartoon from Punch magazine on December 7th, 1921, Lloyd George can be seen being physically restrained by Ireland's pressing concerns while Lady Liberty stands prominently behind him. This image symbolizes how diplomatic relations were hindered by domestic issues during this period. Despite his absence at the conference, Lloyd George's efforts towards peace negotiations left a lasting impact on both British politics and international diplomacy. This artwork serves as a reminder of how complex political situations can shape global events and influence key decision-making processes.
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