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President Eamon de Valera, 83 year old Head of State and sole surviving commandant
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President Eamon de Valera, 83 year old Head of State and sole surviving commandant
President Eamon de Valera, 83 year old Head of State and sole surviving commandant of the seven day Easter Rebellion in Ireland in 1916 which shook the British Empire and roused the Irish nation, takes the salute outside the historic General Post Office Building - birthplace of the Republic. At todays ceremonies in Dublin to mark the 50th Anniversary of the uprising. Church bells realed out across the flag bedecked city as emotion charged Irishmen began a two week Jubilee to commemorate the uprising.
10 April 1966
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1960s Eire Nineteen Sixties Sixties
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This powerful print captures President Eamon de Valera, the 83-year-old Head of State and sole surviving commandant of the seven-day Easter Rebellion in Ireland in 1916. The rebellion, which shook the British Empire and roused the Irish nation, is being commemorated on its 50th anniversary. Standing outside the historic General Post Office Building in Dublin, birthplace of the Republic, President de Valera takes a salute during today's ceremonies. The city is adorned with flags as church bells ring out across Dublin to mark this emotional occasion. Irishmen from all walks of life have come together for a two-week Jubilee to honor those who fought for their country half a century ago. In this vintage photograph captured by TopFoto stills library picture library stock archive, we witness an iconic moment that symbolizes resilience and national pride. President de Valera's presence serves as a reminder of Ireland's struggle for independence and its enduring spirit. As we delve into history through this image taken on April 10th, 1966, it becomes evident that even after five decades since the uprising took place, its significance remains deeply ingrained in Irish hearts. This print stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit that led to Ireland's quest for freedom and showcases one man who played an instrumental role in shaping his nation's destiny - President Eamon de Valera.
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