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The Morse telegraphic apparatus was officially adopted as the standard for European telegraphy in 1851 Stock Photo

RMEC7R81–The Morse telegraphic apparatus was officially adopted as the standard for European telegraphy in 1851

Historical flag of the United States of America. Confederate soldiers carried this battle flag during the Civil War. It was neve Stock Photo

RMBB4TRW–Historical flag of the United States of America. Confederate soldiers carried this battle flag during the Civil War. It was neve

The flag of Turkey blowing in the breeze. The flag has been in use since 1844 and officially adopted 5 June 1936. The nickname of the Turksih people for this flag is ''ay yildiz'' meaning moon star. Stock Photo

RMPFM8RY–The flag of Turkey blowing in the breeze. The flag has been in use since 1844 and officially adopted 5 June 1936. The nickname of the Turksih people for this flag is ''ay yildiz'' meaning moon star.

China: Ceiling mural in the tomb of Zhang Wenzao, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. Although it was originally known as the Empire of the Khitan, the Emperor Yelü Ruan officially adopted the name 'Liao' in 947. Stock Photo

RM2B018E7–China: Ceiling mural in the tomb of Zhang Wenzao, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. Although it was originally known as the Empire of the Khitan, the Emperor Yelü Ruan officially adopted the name 'Liao' in 947.

Photo of Mustafa Kemal Atatuerk with Cemil Cahit Toydemir in Sivas in September 1919. Toydemir was the regimental commander of Sivas at the time, and joined Atatuerk's ideology, the Kemalism. Atatuerk's party program was officially adopted by the Ottoman Parliament in Constantinople (Istanbul) on the 28th of January, 1920. Stock Photo

RMTA32G2–Photo of Mustafa Kemal Atatuerk with Cemil Cahit Toydemir in Sivas in September 1919. Toydemir was the regimental commander of Sivas at the time, and joined Atatuerk's ideology, the Kemalism. Atatuerk's party program was officially adopted by the Ottoman Parliament in Constantinople (Istanbul) on the 28th of January, 1920.

The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. Although it was originally known as the Empire of the Khitan, the Emperor Yelü Ruan officially adopted the name 'Liao' (formally ‘Great Liao’) in 947. Another name for China in English, Cathay, is derived from the name Khitan. This is als Stock Photo

RM2B02B4P–The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. Although it was originally known as the Empire of the Khitan, the Emperor Yelü Ruan officially adopted the name 'Liao' (formally ‘Great Liao’) in 947. Another name for China in English, Cathay, is derived from the name Khitan. This is als

Amman. 27th Apr, 2014. A Jew attends the ceremony of King Abdullah II Ibn al Hussein prize for the World Interfaith Harmony Week in Amman, Jordan on April 27, 2014. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is a time set by the UN for promotion of interfaith harmony and understanding amongst religions. The idea for the week was proposed to the General Assembly by Jordan in Sept. 2010 and officially adopted by the assembly the following month. © Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMDYY43W–Amman. 27th Apr, 2014. A Jew attends the ceremony of King Abdullah II Ibn al Hussein prize for the World Interfaith Harmony Week in Amman, Jordan on April 27, 2014. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is a time set by the UN for promotion of interfaith harmony and understanding amongst religions. The idea for the week was proposed to the General Assembly by Jordan in Sept. 2010 and officially adopted by the assembly the following month. © Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

China: Men, horse and camel cart in a mural in the tomb of Han Shixun, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. The name 'Liao' (formally 'Great Liao') was not officially adopted until 947, under Emperor Yelü Ruan. Stock Photo

RM2B018F9–China: Men, horse and camel cart in a mural in the tomb of Han Shixun, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. The name 'Liao' (formally 'Great Liao') was not officially adopted until 947, under Emperor Yelü Ruan.

Woman’s blouse (Huipil), c. 1930, 22 1/4 x 39 11/16 in. (56.52 x 100.81 cm), Cotton, silk; discontinuous supplementary weft patterning, Mexico, 20th century, Mayan huipiles are silent but eloquent expressive forms that convey multiple meanings. They are the principal medium through which community and individual identity is transmitted and constructed. In the late nineteenth century, Mayan villages officially adopted community-based styles of dress, reflecting local weavers' technical proficiency, aesthetic sensibility, and unique perception of color. While Mayan men adopted Western dress Stock Photo

RM2T90F5F–Woman’s blouse (Huipil), c. 1930, 22 1/4 x 39 11/16 in. (56.52 x 100.81 cm), Cotton, silk; discontinuous supplementary weft patterning, Mexico, 20th century, Mayan huipiles are silent but eloquent expressive forms that convey multiple meanings. They are the principal medium through which community and individual identity is transmitted and constructed. In the late nineteenth century, Mayan villages officially adopted community-based styles of dress, reflecting local weavers' technical proficiency, aesthetic sensibility, and unique perception of color. While Mayan men adopted Western dress

The 'Jarl Squad' of guizers - Shetlanders dressed in viking costume - form a procession with The Galley, a 30-foot wooden longship, whilst singing the 'The Norseman's Home' in Lerwick, Shetland Isles, as part of Up Helly Aa in which the boat is burnt. * Up Helly Aa originated as a Norse pagan festival and was then adopted by Christians to celebrate the end of the Christian Holy period with feasting and bonfires. 25/5/02: Scotland is now officially a pagan country, according to research published by the Church of England Newspaper. The paper says that 30 years ago almost everyone claimed a Stock Photo

RM2D30KDW–The 'Jarl Squad' of guizers - Shetlanders dressed in viking costume - form a procession with The Galley, a 30-foot wooden longship, whilst singing the 'The Norseman's Home' in Lerwick, Shetland Isles, as part of Up Helly Aa in which the boat is burnt. * Up Helly Aa originated as a Norse pagan festival and was then adopted by Christians to celebrate the end of the Christian Holy period with feasting and bonfires. 25/5/02: Scotland is now officially a pagan country, according to research published by the Church of England Newspaper. The paper says that 30 years ago almost everyone claimed a

Flag of Jordan - officially adopted on 18th April 1928. Stock Photo

RFE9KMX8–Flag of Jordan - officially adopted on 18th April 1928.

Bol, Croatia. 28th Sep, 2023. An ATM stands on the beach Zlatni Rat. The kuna is history: Croatia, a vacation destination, officially adopted the euro as its national currency in 2023. Croatia has been part of the euro zone since January 1, 2023. Credit: Jens Kalaene/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2T08DCE–Bol, Croatia. 28th Sep, 2023. An ATM stands on the beach Zlatni Rat. The kuna is history: Croatia, a vacation destination, officially adopted the euro as its national currency in 2023. Croatia has been part of the euro zone since January 1, 2023. Credit: Jens Kalaene/dpa/Alamy Live News

The national flag of Kenya. It was officially adopted on December 12 1963. Stock Photo

RM2ANH3RB–The national flag of Kenya. It was officially adopted on December 12 1963.

Freiburg, Germany. 07th Mar, 2021. Election campaign material lies at a campaign stand of the Klimaliste on the square of the Old Synagogue. After the previous party congress had to be cancelled due to technical problems, the election programme is now to be officially adopted at another online party congress. Credit: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2F16THW–Freiburg, Germany. 07th Mar, 2021. Election campaign material lies at a campaign stand of the Klimaliste on the square of the Old Synagogue. After the previous party congress had to be cancelled due to technical problems, the election programme is now to be officially adopted at another online party congress. Credit: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa/Alamy Live News

The Flag of Nigeria - designed in 1959 and officially adopted on October 1st 1960. Stock Photo

RFE9K67X–The Flag of Nigeria - designed in 1959 and officially adopted on October 1st 1960.

Vintage diagrams/ illustrations of Physical Training: Exercises officially adopted in Great Britain 1930s. Stock Photo

RF2HC2BCG–Vintage diagrams/ illustrations of Physical Training: Exercises officially adopted in Great Britain 1930s.

Flag of Nigeria - designed in 1959 and officially adopted on October 1st 1960. Stock Photo

RFEBMR8Y–Flag of Nigeria - designed in 1959 and officially adopted on October 1st 1960.

Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2024, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine) Stock Photo

RM2XCR4Y8–Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2024, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine)

The national flag of Brazil was officially adopted this design for its national flag on November 19 1889 Stock Photo

RM2ANH3K4–The national flag of Brazil was officially adopted this design for its national flag on November 19 1889

RMEC7R80–The Morse telegraphic apparatus was officially adopted as the standard for European telegraphy in 1851

The flag of Serbia - officially adopted on 11th November 2010. Isolated on white for cut out. Stock Photo

RF2GHYYWY–The flag of Serbia - officially adopted on 11th November 2010. Isolated on white for cut out.

Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2019, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine) Stock Photo

RMTTKKCX–Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2019, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine)

A sticker depicting the coat of arms of Ukraine is visible on the back of a vehicle parked at Stones Ranch Military Reservation, East Lyme, Connecticut, April 27, 2022. The coat of arms of Ukraine, also known as the trident, or tryzub, was officially adopted on Feb. 19, 1992 but dates back to 1918 when the trident was used as the coat of arms of the Ukrainian People’s Republic. Stock Photo

RM2M6GREA–A sticker depicting the coat of arms of Ukraine is visible on the back of a vehicle parked at Stones Ranch Military Reservation, East Lyme, Connecticut, April 27, 2022. The coat of arms of Ukraine, also known as the trident, or tryzub, was officially adopted on Feb. 19, 1992 but dates back to 1918 when the trident was used as the coat of arms of the Ukrainian People’s Republic.

Tigers in India constitute more than 70% of the global population of tigers. Tiger is officially adopted as the National Animal of India. The Bengal tiger is a population of the Panthera tigris tigris subspecies and the nominate Tiger subspecies. It ranks among the biggest wild cats alive today. It is considered to belong to the world's charismatic megafauna. The magnificent tiger, Panthera tigris is a striped animal. It has a thick yellow coat of fur with dark stripes. The combination of grace, strength. Stock Photo

RF2PHA2E5–Tigers in India constitute more than 70% of the global population of tigers. Tiger is officially adopted as the National Animal of India. The Bengal tiger is a population of the Panthera tigris tigris subspecies and the nominate Tiger subspecies. It ranks among the biggest wild cats alive today. It is considered to belong to the world's charismatic megafauna. The magnificent tiger, Panthera tigris is a striped animal. It has a thick yellow coat of fur with dark stripes. The combination of grace, strength.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Parrish, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, trains with WMD Bosco during demonstrations at the K9 Veterans Day ruck march March 13, 2021, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The U.S. K9 Corps was instituted on March 13, 1942, and dogs were officially adopted into U.S. military ranks during WWII. Stock Photo

RM2GKCJG6–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Parrish, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, trains with WMD Bosco during demonstrations at the K9 Veterans Day ruck march March 13, 2021, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The U.S. K9 Corps was instituted on March 13, 1942, and dogs were officially adopted into U.S. military ranks during WWII.

Amman. 27th Apr, 2014. Jordanian King Abdullah II (C front) and awards winners take group photos at the ceremony of King Abdullah II Ibn al Hussein prize for the World Interfaith Harmony Week in Amman, Jordan on April 27, 2014. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is a time set by the UN for promotion of interfaith harmony and understanding amongst religions. The idea for the week was proposed to the General Assembly by Jordan in Sept. 2010 and officially adopted by the assembly the following month. Credit: Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMDYY4H3–Amman. 27th Apr, 2014. Jordanian King Abdullah II (C front) and awards winners take group photos at the ceremony of King Abdullah II Ibn al Hussein prize for the World Interfaith Harmony Week in Amman, Jordan on April 27, 2014. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is a time set by the UN for promotion of interfaith harmony and understanding amongst religions. The idea for the week was proposed to the General Assembly by Jordan in Sept. 2010 and officially adopted by the assembly the following month. Credit: Xinhua/Alamy Live News

China: A lady feasting in a mural in the tomb of Han Shixun, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. The name 'Liao' (formally 'Great Liao') was not officially adopted until 947, under Emperor Yelü Ruan. Stock Photo

RM2B018FK–China: A lady feasting in a mural in the tomb of Han Shixun, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. The name 'Liao' (formally 'Great Liao') was not officially adopted until 947, under Emperor Yelü Ruan.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tommi Jones, 319th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, plays tug-of-war with his retired MWD partner Tomi, after his retirement ceremony Jan. 12, 2023, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The pair met in December 2021 during a deployment to Qatar, and Jones officially adopted Tomi before the retirement ceremony. Stock Photo

RM2P383BC–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tommi Jones, 319th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, plays tug-of-war with his retired MWD partner Tomi, after his retirement ceremony Jan. 12, 2023, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The pair met in December 2021 during a deployment to Qatar, and Jones officially adopted Tomi before the retirement ceremony.

Polish Views: Warsaw Old Town -- The Castle Square in the Old Town of Warsaw: in the centre is the King Sigiemund Column. The old town was almost totally destroyed by the Germans in World War Two, and was later painstakingly and lovingly restored: it was officially opened in July 1953. Warsaw Old Town was officially adopted as a site of special cultural value by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Commission in 1980. April 28, 1981. (Photo by Timmermann, Camera Press). Stock Photo

RM2JJY4RD–Polish Views: Warsaw Old Town -- The Castle Square in the Old Town of Warsaw: in the centre is the King Sigiemund Column. The old town was almost totally destroyed by the Germans in World War Two, and was later painstakingly and lovingly restored: it was officially opened in July 1953. Warsaw Old Town was officially adopted as a site of special cultural value by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Commission in 1980. April 28, 1981. (Photo by Timmermann, Camera Press).

(180824) -- -MAASAI MARA, Aug. 24, 2018 -- Chinese wildlife conservationist Zhuo Qiang and a local warden check lions at Ol Kinyei conservancy in Maasai Mara, Kenya, July 7, 2018. The founder and Chairman of Mara Conservation Fund (MCF) Zhuo Qiang, a 45-year-old Chinese, has pioneered outstanding wildlife conservation projects in the world famous Maasai Mara ecosystem. Ol Kinyei is among the conservancies benefiting from his activities. Around it, he has built three lion proof boas preventing the wildlife conflict with the adjacent communities. He was officially adopted as a son of the Maasai Stock Photo

RM2RP28RC–(180824) -- -MAASAI MARA, Aug. 24, 2018 -- Chinese wildlife conservationist Zhuo Qiang and a local warden check lions at Ol Kinyei conservancy in Maasai Mara, Kenya, July 7, 2018. The founder and Chairman of Mara Conservation Fund (MCF) Zhuo Qiang, a 45-year-old Chinese, has pioneered outstanding wildlife conservation projects in the world famous Maasai Mara ecosystem. Ol Kinyei is among the conservancies benefiting from his activities. Around it, he has built three lion proof boas preventing the wildlife conflict with the adjacent communities. He was officially adopted as a son of the Maasai

Paris, France. 23rd Mar, 2023. Trash in a Paris street during a protest against pension reform. Hundreds of thousands of people protest against the pension reform law that is now officially adopted in the French parliament. The government of Emmanuel Macron has decided to use the so called 49.3 decree to push the highly contested pension reform through the French parliament without the need for a majority vote, in effect bypassing them. Credit Image: © Remon Haazen/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE! Stock Photo

RM2PGR510–Paris, France. 23rd Mar, 2023. Trash in a Paris street during a protest against pension reform. Hundreds of thousands of people protest against the pension reform law that is now officially adopted in the French parliament. The government of Emmanuel Macron has decided to use the so called 49.3 decree to push the highly contested pension reform through the French parliament without the need for a majority vote, in effect bypassing them. Credit Image: © Remon Haazen/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

The Crest of Arms of Reykjavik, Iceland; officially adopted by the city of on June 6, 1957. The Crest can be found throughout the city. Stock Photo

RF2W8RBKE–The Crest of Arms of Reykjavik, Iceland; officially adopted by the city of on June 6, 1957. The Crest can be found throughout the city.

Freiburg, Germany. 07th Mar, 2021. State parliament election candidate Alexander Grevel stands at a campaign stand of the Klimaliste on the square of the Old Synagogue. After the previous party congress had to be cancelled due to technical problems, the election programme is now to be officially adopted at another online party congress. Credit: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2F16TJK–Freiburg, Germany. 07th Mar, 2021. State parliament election candidate Alexander Grevel stands at a campaign stand of the Klimaliste on the square of the Old Synagogue. After the previous party congress had to be cancelled due to technical problems, the election programme is now to be officially adopted at another online party congress. Credit: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa/Alamy Live News

The flag of Quebec City waving in the wind. This flag was officially adopted by the city in 1987. On the flag the yellow ship of Stock Photo

RFE5RDYT–The flag of Quebec City waving in the wind. This flag was officially adopted by the city in 1987. On the flag the yellow ship of

Adelaide Australia. 15th September 2018. Australian Aboriginal flag flying in the wind in Victoria Square Adelaide is silhouetted against the sun. The flag was originally designed for the land rights movement designed by Harold Thomas and officially adopted in 1995.Credit: amer ghazzal/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMPKTC06–Adelaide Australia. 15th September 2018. Australian Aboriginal flag flying in the wind in Victoria Square Adelaide is silhouetted against the sun. The flag was originally designed for the land rights movement designed by Harold Thomas and officially adopted in 1995.Credit: amer ghazzal/Alamy Live News

The small Coat of Arms of Ukraine (Tryzub). This design meets of the Verkhovna Rada Resolution about Coat of Arms of Ukraine. Was officially adopted o Stock Vector

RFM0NK1M–The small Coat of Arms of Ukraine (Tryzub). This design meets of the Verkhovna Rada Resolution about Coat of Arms of Ukraine. Was officially adopted o

RM2XCR4XY–Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2024, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine)

Oct. 26, 1959 - General Sir Richard Gale to open Pegasus village: General Sir Richard Gale, who commanded the 6th. Airborne Division in the Normandy Landings, is on Saturday to declare officially open, Pegasus Village, outside Aldershot where members of the Parachute Regiment of which General Gale is Colonel Commandant are buying caravans by installments from the Army to overcome the shortage of married quarters. More than 20 families are already living in the village which takes its name from the mythological winged horse adopted by the Airborne Forces as their emblem Stock Photo

RME0RK90–Oct. 26, 1959 - General Sir Richard Gale to open Pegasus village: General Sir Richard Gale, who commanded the 6th. Airborne Division in the Normandy Landings, is on Saturday to declare officially open, Pegasus Village, outside Aldershot where members of the Parachute Regiment of which General Gale is Colonel Commandant are buying caravans by installments from the Army to overcome the shortage of married quarters. More than 20 families are already living in the village which takes its name from the mythological winged horse adopted by the Airborne Forces as their emblem

The assassination of Julius Caesar, Ides of March, 15 March 44 BC, Rome, Italy, assassinated by Roman senators led by Gaius Cassius Longinus, Marcus Junius Brutus, and Decimus Junius Brutus Stock Photo

RMR03WJH–The assassination of Julius Caesar, Ides of March, 15 March 44 BC, Rome, Italy, assassinated by Roman senators led by Gaius Cassius Longinus, Marcus Junius Brutus, and Decimus Junius Brutus

RF2GHYYX0–The flag of Serbia - officially adopted on 11th November 2010. Isolated on white for cut out.

RMTTKKDB–Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2019, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine)

Vintage 1970's propaganda poster issued on Constitution Day - 7 October. The 1977 Constitution of the Soviet Union, officially the Constitution (Fundamental Law) of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, was the constitution of the Soviet Union adopted on 7 October 1977. The 1977 Constitution, also known as the Brezhnev Constitution or the constitution of the developed Socialism, was the third and final constitution of the Soviet Union, adopted unanimously at the 7th (Special) Session of the Supreme Soviet Ninth Convocation and signed by General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev.designer: M. Gordon Stock Photo

RM2DD5MRC–Vintage 1970's propaganda poster issued on Constitution Day - 7 October. The 1977 Constitution of the Soviet Union, officially the Constitution (Fundamental Law) of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, was the constitution of the Soviet Union adopted on 7 October 1977. The 1977 Constitution, also known as the Brezhnev Constitution or the constitution of the developed Socialism, was the third and final constitution of the Soviet Union, adopted unanimously at the 7th (Special) Session of the Supreme Soviet Ninth Convocation and signed by General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev.designer: M. Gordon

RF2PHA2E9–Tigers in India constitute more than 70% of the global population of tigers. Tiger is officially adopted as the National Animal of India. The Bengal tiger is a population of the Panthera tigris tigris subspecies and the nominate Tiger subspecies. It ranks among the biggest wild cats alive today. It is considered to belong to the world's charismatic megafauna. The magnificent tiger, Panthera tigris is a striped animal. It has a thick yellow coat of fur with dark stripes. The combination of grace, strength.

The Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built to honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Stock Photo

RF2KE20DR–The Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built to honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.

Amman. 27th Apr, 2014. Former Grand Mufti of Egypt Ali Gomaa gives a speech at the ceremony of King Abdullah II Ibn al Hussein prize for the World Interfaith Harmony Week in Amman, Jordan on April 27, 2014. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is a time set by the UN for promotion of interfaith harmony and understanding amongst religions. The idea for the week was proposed to the General Assembly by Jordan in Sept. 2010 and officially adopted by the assembly the following month. © Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMDYY43Y–Amman. 27th Apr, 2014. Former Grand Mufti of Egypt Ali Gomaa gives a speech at the ceremony of King Abdullah II Ibn al Hussein prize for the World Interfaith Harmony Week in Amman, Jordan on April 27, 2014. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is a time set by the UN for promotion of interfaith harmony and understanding amongst religions. The idea for the week was proposed to the General Assembly by Jordan in Sept. 2010 and officially adopted by the assembly the following month. © Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

China: Musicians in a mural in the tomb of Zhang Shiqing, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. The name 'Liao' (formally 'Great Liao') was not officially adopted until 947, under Emperor Yelü Ruan. Stock Photo

RM2B018G1–China: Musicians in a mural in the tomb of Zhang Shiqing, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. The name 'Liao' (formally 'Great Liao') was not officially adopted until 947, under Emperor Yelü Ruan.

RM2R4D1M1–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tommi Jones, 319th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, plays tug-of-war with his retired MWD partner Tomi, after his retirement ceremony Jan. 12, 2023, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The pair met in December 2021 during a deployment to Qatar, and Jones officially adopted Tomi before the retirement ceremony.

Engraving of Paul I of Russia. 1913 Paul I (1754–1801) was Emperor of Russia from 1796 until his assassination. Officially, he was the only son of Peter III and Catherine the Great, although Catherine hinted that he was fathered by her lover Sergei Saltykov.[1][2] Paul remained overshadowed by his mother for most of his life. He adopted the laws of succession to the Russian throne—rules that lasted until the end of the Romanov dynasty and of the Russian Empire. He also intervened in the French Revolutionary Wars and, toward the end of his reign, added Kartli and Kakheti in Eastern Georgia into Stock Photo

RM2NH6F4W–Engraving of Paul I of Russia. 1913 Paul I (1754–1801) was Emperor of Russia from 1796 until his assassination. Officially, he was the only son of Peter III and Catherine the Great, although Catherine hinted that he was fathered by her lover Sergei Saltykov.[1][2] Paul remained overshadowed by his mother for most of his life. He adopted the laws of succession to the Russian throne—rules that lasted until the end of the Romanov dynasty and of the Russian Empire. He also intervened in the French Revolutionary Wars and, toward the end of his reign, added Kartli and Kakheti in Eastern Georgia into

Staff Sgt. David Zamudio and Military Working Dog Robo, both assigned to the 78th Security Forces Squadron, pose for a portrait shortly after Robo’s retirement ceremony Dec. 2, 2022, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Robo, who served for eight years as a working dog, was retired due to a hip injury that prevents him from performing his duties and was officially adopted by Zamudio. (Air Force photo by Alexandra Shea) Stock Photo

RM2NH06NJ–Staff Sgt. David Zamudio and Military Working Dog Robo, both assigned to the 78th Security Forces Squadron, pose for a portrait shortly after Robo’s retirement ceremony Dec. 2, 2022, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Robo, who served for eight years as a working dog, was retired due to a hip injury that prevents him from performing his duties and was officially adopted by Zamudio. (Air Force photo by Alexandra Shea)

(180824) -- -MAASAI MARA, Aug. 24, 2018 -- Chinese wildlife conservationist Zhuo Qiang (R) puts up a infrared-triggered camera at Ol Kinyei conservancy in Maasai Mara, Kenya, July 9, 2018. The founder and Chairman of Mara Conservation Fund (MCF) Zhuo Qiang, a 45-year-old Chinese, has pioneered outstanding wildlife conservation projects in the world famous Maasai Mara ecosystem. Ol Kinyei is among the conservancies benefiting from his activities. Around it, he has built three lion proof boas preventing the wildlife conflict with the adjacent communities. He was officially adopted as a son of th Stock Photo

RM2RP28HM–(180824) -- -MAASAI MARA, Aug. 24, 2018 -- Chinese wildlife conservationist Zhuo Qiang (R) puts up a infrared-triggered camera at Ol Kinyei conservancy in Maasai Mara, Kenya, July 9, 2018. The founder and Chairman of Mara Conservation Fund (MCF) Zhuo Qiang, a 45-year-old Chinese, has pioneered outstanding wildlife conservation projects in the world famous Maasai Mara ecosystem. Ol Kinyei is among the conservancies benefiting from his activities. Around it, he has built three lion proof boas preventing the wildlife conflict with the adjacent communities. He was officially adopted as a son of th

March 23, 2023, Paris, Ile de France, FRANCE: Garbage burns during protests against pension reform in Paris. Hundreds of thousands of people protest against the pension reform law that is now officially adopted in the French parliament. The government of Emmanuel Macron has decided to use the so called 49.3 decree to push the highly contested pension reform through the French parliament without the need for a majority vote, in effect bypassing them. Prime minister Elisabeth Borne has decided to bypass the lower house as the government thought it might not have a guaranteed majority, putting in Stock Photo

RM2PGMK98–March 23, 2023, Paris, Ile de France, FRANCE: Garbage burns during protests against pension reform in Paris. Hundreds of thousands of people protest against the pension reform law that is now officially adopted in the French parliament. The government of Emmanuel Macron has decided to use the so called 49.3 decree to push the highly contested pension reform through the French parliament without the need for a majority vote, in effect bypassing them. Prime minister Elisabeth Borne has decided to bypass the lower house as the government thought it might not have a guaranteed majority, putting in

RM2F16TH4–Freiburg, Germany. 07th Mar, 2021. State parliament election candidate Alexander Grevel stands at a campaign stand of the Klimaliste on the square of the Old Synagogue. After the previous party congress had to be cancelled due to technical problems, the election programme is now to be officially adopted at another online party congress. Credit: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa/Alamy Live News

RF2W8RBK6–The Crest of Arms of Reykjavik, Iceland; officially adopted by the city of on June 6, 1957. The Crest can be found throughout the city.

RMPKTC05–Adelaide Australia. 15th September 2018. Australian Aboriginal flag flying in the wind in Victoria Square Adelaide is silhouetted against the sun. The flag was originally designed for the land rights movement designed by Harold Thomas and officially adopted in 1995.Credit: amer ghazzal/Alamy Live News

960120-N-1259S-002 The famous dome of AntarcticaÕs Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station shimmers in the summer sunlight on Jan. 20, 1996. The flags of 13 nations which have officially adopted the Antarctic Treaty fly at the South Pole and represent the unprecedented international cooperation among the world community on the continent. This year 27 carefully selected workers and scientists will Òwinter overÓ by spending six months in total darkness in and around the station, sometimes braving temperatures which can fall to minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit, not including wind chill. Between October Stock Photo

RMHFDK9J–960120-N-1259S-002 The famous dome of AntarcticaÕs Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station shimmers in the summer sunlight on Jan. 20, 1996. The flags of 13 nations which have officially adopted the Antarctic Treaty fly at the South Pole and represent the unprecedented international cooperation among the world community on the continent. This year 27 carefully selected workers and scientists will Òwinter overÓ by spending six months in total darkness in and around the station, sometimes braving temperatures which can fall to minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit, not including wind chill. Between October

RM2XCR4Y4–Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2024, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine)

More than 40 Airmen assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, collected 57 bags of trash during the wing’s annual roadside clean-up efforts April 8, 2017, in Swanton, Ohio. The 180FW established a partnership with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Adopt-A-Road program more than 20 years ago when the wing officially adopted the five mile stretch of road in March, 1997. Boasting a long tradition of supporting our surrounding communities and throughout Northwest Ohio, 180FW Airmen are fully integrated into our local communities and are invested in the safety and quality of lif Stock Photo

RMJ138DA–More than 40 Airmen assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, collected 57 bags of trash during the wing’s annual roadside clean-up efforts April 8, 2017, in Swanton, Ohio. The 180FW established a partnership with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Adopt-A-Road program more than 20 years ago when the wing officially adopted the five mile stretch of road in March, 1997. Boasting a long tradition of supporting our surrounding communities and throughout Northwest Ohio, 180FW Airmen are fully integrated into our local communities and are invested in the safety and quality of lif

RME0RK91–Oct. 26, 1959 - General Sir Richard Gale to open Pegasus village: General Sir Richard Gale, who commanded the 6th. Airborne Division in the Normandy Landings, is on Saturday to declare officially open, Pegasus Village, outside Aldershot where members of the Parachute Regiment of which General Gale is Colonel Commandant are buying caravans by installments from the Army to overcome the shortage of married quarters. More than 20 families are already living in the village which takes its name from the mythological winged horse adopted by the Airborne Forces as their emblem

Foreign delegates taking pictures together with the Lumad children during the solidarity cultural night. The Lumad peoples are a group of indigenous people of the southern Philippines. It is a Cebuano term meaning 'native' or 'indigenous'. The term is short for Katawhang Lumad (literally 'indigenous peoples'), the autonym officially adopted by the delegates of the Lumad Mindanao Peoples Federation (LMPF) founding assembly on 26 June 1986 at the Guadalupe Formation Center, Balindog, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines. It is the self-ascription and collective identity of the indigenous peoples of Stock Photo

RMF6BDGM–Foreign delegates taking pictures together with the Lumad children during the solidarity cultural night. The Lumad peoples are a group of indigenous people of the southern Philippines. It is a Cebuano term meaning 'native' or 'indigenous'. The term is short for Katawhang Lumad (literally 'indigenous peoples'), the autonym officially adopted by the delegates of the Lumad Mindanao Peoples Federation (LMPF) founding assembly on 26 June 1986 at the Guadalupe Formation Center, Balindog, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines. It is the self-ascription and collective identity of the indigenous peoples of

RMTTKKH7–Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2019, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine)

Oct. 10, 1959 - General Sir Richard Gale to open Pegasus village: Generel Sir Richard Gale, who commanded the 6th. Airborne Division in the Normandy Landings, is on Saturday to declare officially open, Pegasus Village, outside Aldershot - where members of the Parachute Regiment - of which General Gale is Colonel Commandment - are buying caravans by instalments from the Army to overcome the shortage of married quarters. More than 20 families are already living in the village which takes it's name from the mythological winged horse adopted by the Airborne Forces as their emblem Stock Photo

RME0RJEF–Oct. 10, 1959 - General Sir Richard Gale to open Pegasus village: Generel Sir Richard Gale, who commanded the 6th. Airborne Division in the Normandy Landings, is on Saturday to declare officially open, Pegasus Village, outside Aldershot - where members of the Parachute Regiment - of which General Gale is Colonel Commandment - are buying caravans by instalments from the Army to overcome the shortage of married quarters. More than 20 families are already living in the village which takes it's name from the mythological winged horse adopted by the Airborne Forces as their emblem

RF2PHA2GA–Tigers in India constitute more than 70% of the global population of tigers. Tiger is officially adopted as the National Animal of India. The Bengal tiger is a population of the Panthera tigris tigris subspecies and the nominate Tiger subspecies. It ranks among the biggest wild cats alive today. It is considered to belong to the world's charismatic megafauna. The magnificent tiger, Panthera tigris is a striped animal. It has a thick yellow coat of fur with dark stripes. The combination of grace, strength.

Flag of Malawi, The flag of Malawi was officially adopted on 6 July 1964. In the background is wet glass. Stock Photo

RFWWJKR0–Flag of Malawi, The flag of Malawi was officially adopted on 6 July 1964. In the background is wet glass.

Amman. 27th Apr, 2014. Jordanian King Abdullah II (L) gives award to one of the winners at the ceremony of King Abdullah II Ibn al Hussein prize for the World Interfaith Harmony Week in Amman, Jordan on April 27, 2014. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is a time set by the UN for promotion of interfaith harmony and understanding amongst religions. The idea for the week was proposed to the General Assembly by Jordan in Sept. 2010 and officially adopted by the assembly the following month. Credit: Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMDYY4H1–Amman. 27th Apr, 2014. Jordanian King Abdullah II (L) gives award to one of the winners at the ceremony of King Abdullah II Ibn al Hussein prize for the World Interfaith Harmony Week in Amman, Jordan on April 27, 2014. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is a time set by the UN for promotion of interfaith harmony and understanding amongst religions. The idea for the week was proposed to the General Assembly by Jordan in Sept. 2010 and officially adopted by the assembly the following month. Credit: Xinhua/Alamy Live News

China: Khitan doorkeeper in a mural in the tomb of Han Shixun, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. The name 'Liao' (formally 'Great Liao') was not officially adopted until 947, under Emperor Yelü Ruan. Stock Photo

RM2B018FB–China: Khitan doorkeeper in a mural in the tomb of Han Shixun, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. The name 'Liao' (formally 'Great Liao') was not officially adopted until 947, under Emperor Yelü Ruan.

Blue White against Edo 0-2 Prins Bernhardkapel honoured Annotation: Caption in Algemeen Handelsblad 'FOR THE MEETING between Blauw-Wit and E.D.O. in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam is the Prince Bernhard Chapel officially disbanded. This was accompanied by a small tribute, in which the Indonesian boy adopted by the chapel was gassed on a bunch of chocolate letters and “Kees de Bok, after his interest in the wreath, was seduced by the scent of sweets Date: 28 November 1947 Location: Amsterdam Keywords: hulties, football Institution name: Blue White Stock Photo

RM2APC8XK–Blue White against Edo 0-2 Prins Bernhardkapel honoured Annotation: Caption in Algemeen Handelsblad 'FOR THE MEETING between Blauw-Wit and E.D.O. in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam is the Prince Bernhard Chapel officially disbanded. This was accompanied by a small tribute, in which the Indonesian boy adopted by the chapel was gassed on a bunch of chocolate letters and “Kees de Bok, after his interest in the wreath, was seduced by the scent of sweets Date: 28 November 1947 Location: Amsterdam Keywords: hulties, football Institution name: Blue White

. Athletic training for school boys. Spalding Youths Discus Officially adopted by the PublicSchools Athletic League To satisfy the demand for *aDiscus that will be suitable forthe use of the more youthfulathletes, we have put out a spe-cial Discus smaller in size andlighter in weight than the regularOfficial size. The Youths Discusis made in accordance with offi-JjCialspecifications. Price,$4.oo SpaldingVaulting Standards. These Standards are madecarefully and well. Thereis nothing flimsy about them,and the measurements areclearly and correctlymarked, so as to avoid anymisunderstanding or disp Stock Photo

RM2AFPATP–. Athletic training for school boys. Spalding Youths Discus Officially adopted by the PublicSchools Athletic League To satisfy the demand for *aDiscus that will be suitable forthe use of the more youthfulathletes, we have put out a spe-cial Discus smaller in size andlighter in weight than the regularOfficial size. The Youths Discusis made in accordance with offi-JjCialspecifications. Price,$4.oo SpaldingVaulting Standards. These Standards are madecarefully and well. Thereis nothing flimsy about them,and the measurements areclearly and correctlymarked, so as to avoid anymisunderstanding or disp

The famous dome of AntarcticaХs Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station shimmers in the summer sunlight on Jan. 20, 1996. The flags of 13 nations which have officially adopted the Antarctic Treaty fly at the South Pole and represent the unprecedented international cooperation among the world community on the continent. This year 27 carefully selected workers and scientists will Тwinter overУ by spending six months in total darkness in and around the station, sometimes braving temperatures which can fall to minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit, not including wind chill. Between October and February, the r Stock Photo

RMRJF7MA–The famous dome of AntarcticaХs Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station shimmers in the summer sunlight on Jan. 20, 1996. The flags of 13 nations which have officially adopted the Antarctic Treaty fly at the South Pole and represent the unprecedented international cooperation among the world community on the continent. This year 27 carefully selected workers and scientists will Тwinter overУ by spending six months in total darkness in and around the station, sometimes braving temperatures which can fall to minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit, not including wind chill. Between October and February, the r

RM2RP28M4–(180824) -- -MAASAI MARA, Aug. 24, 2018 -- Chinese wildlife conservationist Zhuo Qiang and a local warden check lions at Ol Kinyei conservancy in Maasai Mara, Kenya, July 7, 2018. The founder and Chairman of Mara Conservation Fund (MCF) Zhuo Qiang, a 45-year-old Chinese, has pioneered outstanding wildlife conservation projects in the world famous Maasai Mara ecosystem. Ol Kinyei is among the conservancies benefiting from his activities. Around it, he has built three lion proof boas preventing the wildlife conflict with the adjacent communities. He was officially adopted as a son of the Maasai

March 23, 2023, Paris, Ile de France, FRANCE: Police is seen standing behind a mountain of uncollected trash during pension reform protests in Paris. Hundreds of thousands of people protest against the pension reform law that is now officially adopted in the French parliament. The government of Emmanuel Macron has decided to use the so called 49.3 decree to push the highly contested pension reform through the French parliament without the need for a majority vote, in effect bypassing them. Prime minister Elisabeth Borne has decided to bypass the lower house as the government thought it might n Stock Photo

RM2PGMKXN–March 23, 2023, Paris, Ile de France, FRANCE: Police is seen standing behind a mountain of uncollected trash during pension reform protests in Paris. Hundreds of thousands of people protest against the pension reform law that is now officially adopted in the French parliament. The government of Emmanuel Macron has decided to use the so called 49.3 decree to push the highly contested pension reform through the French parliament without the need for a majority vote, in effect bypassing them. Prime minister Elisabeth Borne has decided to bypass the lower house as the government thought it might n

RM2F16TGD–Freiburg, Germany. 07th Mar, 2021. State parliament election candidate Alexander Grevel stands at a campaign stand of the Klimaliste on the square of the Old Synagogue. After the previous party congress had to be cancelled due to technical problems, the election programme is now to be officially adopted at another online party congress. Credit: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa/Alamy Live News

Flag of the Kingdom of Tonga - Adopted in 1875 after being officially enshrined into the nation's constitution. Stock Photo

RF2GHYYX9–Flag of the Kingdom of Tonga - Adopted in 1875 after being officially enshrined into the nation's constitution.

India Flag Waving 1931 Vector Illustration on White Background. Swaraj Flag Officially Adopted By The Indian National Congress in 1931. Stock Vector

RF2C4XTG7–India Flag Waving 1931 Vector Illustration on White Background. Swaraj Flag Officially Adopted By The Indian National Congress in 1931.

The 1977 Constitution of the Soviet Union, officially the Constitution (Fundamental Law) of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, was the constitution of the Soviet Union adopted on 7 October 1977. Old Vintage postcard of the USSR, 1983. Stock Photo

RM2PND7RH–The 1977 Constitution of the Soviet Union, officially the Constitution (Fundamental Law) of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, was the constitution of the Soviet Union adopted on 7 October 1977. Old Vintage postcard of the USSR, 1983.

Sons of the Revolution march in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2024, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine) Stock Photo

RM2XCR4Y9–Sons of the Revolution march in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2024, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine)

RMJ138D2–More than 40 Airmen assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, collected 57 bags of trash during the wing’s annual roadside clean-up efforts April 8, 2017, in Swanton, Ohio. The 180FW established a partnership with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Adopt-A-Road program more than 20 years ago when the wing officially adopted the five mile stretch of road in March, 1997. Boasting a long tradition of supporting our surrounding communities and throughout Northwest Ohio, 180FW Airmen are fully integrated into our local communities and are invested in the safety and quality of lif

RM2PM9RF4–The 1977 Constitution of the Soviet Union, officially the Constitution (Fundamental Law) of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, was the constitution of the Soviet Union adopted on 7 October 1977. Old Vintage postcard of the USSR, 1977.

A placard with a meaningful slogan during the Solidarity Cultural Night. The Lumad peoples are a group of indigenous people of the southern Philippines. It is a Cebuano term meaning 'native' or 'indigenous'. The term is short for Katawhang Lumad (literally 'indigenous peoples'), the autonym officially adopted by the delegates of the Lumad Mindanao Peoples Federation (LMPF) founding assembly on 26 June 1986 at the Guadalupe Formation Center, Balindog, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines. It is the self-ascription and collective identity of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao. (Photo by Josefiel Riv Stock Photo

RMF6BDGT–A placard with a meaningful slogan during the Solidarity Cultural Night. The Lumad peoples are a group of indigenous people of the southern Philippines. It is a Cebuano term meaning 'native' or 'indigenous'. The term is short for Katawhang Lumad (literally 'indigenous peoples'), the autonym officially adopted by the delegates of the Lumad Mindanao Peoples Federation (LMPF) founding assembly on 26 June 1986 at the Guadalupe Formation Center, Balindog, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines. It is the self-ascription and collective identity of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao. (Photo by Josefiel Riv

RMTTKKE3–Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2019, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine)

Oct. 10, 1959 - General Sir Richard Gale to Open Pegasus Village. General Sir Richard Gale, who commanded the 6th Airborne Division in the Normandy Landings, is on Saturday to declare officially open, Pegasus Village, Outside Aldershot - where members of the Parachute Regiments - of which General Gale is Colonel Commandant - are buying caravans by instalments from the Army to overcome the shortage of married quarters. More than 20 families are already living in the village which taken it's name from the mythological winged horse adopted by the Airborne Forces as their emblem Stock Photo

RME0RJEE–Oct. 10, 1959 - General Sir Richard Gale to Open Pegasus Village. General Sir Richard Gale, who commanded the 6th Airborne Division in the Normandy Landings, is on Saturday to declare officially open, Pegasus Village, Outside Aldershot - where members of the Parachute Regiments - of which General Gale is Colonel Commandant - are buying caravans by instalments from the Army to overcome the shortage of married quarters. More than 20 families are already living in the village which taken it's name from the mythological winged horse adopted by the Airborne Forces as their emblem

RF2PHA8BR–Tigers in India constitute more than 70% of the global population of tigers. Tiger is officially adopted as the National Animal of India. The Bengal tiger is a population of the Panthera tigris tigris subspecies and the nominate Tiger subspecies. It ranks among the biggest wild cats alive today. It is considered to belong to the world's charismatic megafauna. The magnificent tiger, Panthera tigris is a striped animal. It has a thick yellow coat of fur with dark stripes. The combination of grace, strength.

A protester holding a rainbow flag during the manifestation.Dozens of LGBTQ activists and citizens protested in Warsaw against the LGBT - free zones resolutions. A third of Poland has officially declared itself an “LGBT-free” zone as local governments adopt resolutions against “LGBT propaganda.” Nearly 100 Polish municipal or local governments across an area larger than the size of Hungary have now proclaimed themselves to be “free from LGBT ideology,” and have adopted resolutions that officially enable intolerance and discrimination against LGBTQ people. Stock Photo

RM2B30089–A protester holding a rainbow flag during the manifestation.Dozens of LGBTQ activists and citizens protested in Warsaw against the LGBT - free zones resolutions. A third of Poland has officially declared itself an “LGBT-free” zone as local governments adopt resolutions against “LGBT propaganda.” Nearly 100 Polish municipal or local governments across an area larger than the size of Hungary have now proclaimed themselves to be “free from LGBT ideology,” and have adopted resolutions that officially enable intolerance and discrimination against LGBTQ people.

Amman. 27th Apr, 2014. Jordanian Princess Arij Ghazi gives a speech at the ceremony of King Abdullah II Ibn al Hussein prize for the World Interfaith Harmony Week in Amman, Jordan on April 27, 2014. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is a time set by the UN for promotion of interfaith harmony and understanding amongst religions. The idea for the week was proposed to the General Assembly by Jordan in Sept. 2010 and officially adopted by the assembly the following month. © Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMDYY43X–Amman. 27th Apr, 2014. Jordanian Princess Arij Ghazi gives a speech at the ceremony of King Abdullah II Ibn al Hussein prize for the World Interfaith Harmony Week in Amman, Jordan on April 27, 2014. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is a time set by the UN for promotion of interfaith harmony and understanding amongst religions. The idea for the week was proposed to the General Assembly by Jordan in Sept. 2010 and officially adopted by the assembly the following month. © Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

China: Man and camel cart in a mural in the tomb of Han Shixun, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. The name 'Liao' (formally 'Great Liao') was not officially adopted until 947, under Emperor Yelü Ruan. Stock Photo

RM2B018FA–China: Man and camel cart in a mural in the tomb of Han Shixun, Xuanhua, Hebei, Liao Dynasty (1093-1117). The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. The name 'Liao' (formally 'Great Liao') was not officially adopted until 947, under Emperor Yelü Ruan.

German Sea-Dog In British Navy -- Carl, in his Naval Uniform, with Petty Officer John Trader Horn. Lamport Vale Rinty, 125 rounds of pure white Alsatian, wasn't happy in civilian life. The only time he really was happy was when three were sailors about. So his owner submitted to the inevitable and gave him to the British Navy as a Mascot. The Rader-Electrical shore base H.M.S. Collingwood adopted Rinty, renamed him Carl and are asking that he be put officially on the strength of the Royal Navy. May 16, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.). Stock Photo

RM2JAYN0N–German Sea-Dog In British Navy -- Carl, in his Naval Uniform, with Petty Officer John Trader Horn. Lamport Vale Rinty, 125 rounds of pure white Alsatian, wasn't happy in civilian life. The only time he really was happy was when three were sailors about. So his owner submitted to the inevitable and gave him to the British Navy as a Mascot. The Rader-Electrical shore base H.M.S. Collingwood adopted Rinty, renamed him Carl and are asking that he be put officially on the strength of the Royal Navy. May 16, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Agriculture .. . e Big Chinas (large white hogswith sandy spots), Irish Graziers,and Byfields (which are said to re-semble the Chinas in form). It first became known as a breedunder a number of different names about 1835 to 1840. The name PolandChina was officially adopted in 1872. In the great stock-producing sectionsof the United States this is by far the most popular breed, and there are atthe present time no less than six breeders associations for Poland Chinahogs, each maintaining a separate herd book. In color the Poland Chinais black and white in distinct patches, the proportions of the Stock Photo

RM2AJK0MH–Agriculture .. . e Big Chinas (large white hogswith sandy spots), Irish Graziers,and Byfields (which are said to re-semble the Chinas in form). It first became known as a breedunder a number of different names about 1835 to 1840. The name PolandChina was officially adopted in 1872. In the great stock-producing sectionsof the United States this is by far the most popular breed, and there are atthe present time no less than six breeders associations for Poland Chinahogs, each maintaining a separate herd book. In color the Poland Chinais black and white in distinct patches, the proportions of the

RMR7TGWM–More than 40 Airmen assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, collected 57 bags of trash during the wing’s annual roadside clean-up efforts April 8, 2017, in Swanton, Ohio. The 180FW established a partnership with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Adopt-A-Road program more than 20 years ago when the wing officially adopted the five mile stretch of road in March, 1997. Boasting a long tradition of supporting our surrounding communities and throughout Northwest Ohio, 180FW Airmen are fully integrated into our local communities and are invested in the safety and quality of lif

(180824) -- -MAASAI MARA, Aug. 24, 2018 -- Chinese wildlife conservationist Zhuo Qiang rushes out of his camp as he hears lions roaring at Ol Kinyei conservancy in Maasai Mara, Kenya, July 7, 2018. The founder and Chairman of Mara Conservation Fund (MCF) Zhuo Qiang, a 45-year-old Chinese, has pioneered outstanding wildlife conservation projects in the world famous Maasai Mara ecosystem. Ol Kinyei is among the conservancies benefiting from his activities. Around it, he has built three lion proof boas preventing the wildlife conflict with the adjacent communities. He was officially adopted as a Stock Photo

RM2RP28J6–(180824) -- -MAASAI MARA, Aug. 24, 2018 -- Chinese wildlife conservationist Zhuo Qiang rushes out of his camp as he hears lions roaring at Ol Kinyei conservancy in Maasai Mara, Kenya, July 7, 2018. The founder and Chairman of Mara Conservation Fund (MCF) Zhuo Qiang, a 45-year-old Chinese, has pioneered outstanding wildlife conservation projects in the world famous Maasai Mara ecosystem. Ol Kinyei is among the conservancies benefiting from his activities. Around it, he has built three lion proof boas preventing the wildlife conflict with the adjacent communities. He was officially adopted as a

March 23, 2023, Paris, Ile de France, FRANCE: Garbage burns during protests against pension reform. Hundreds of thousands of people protest against the pension reform law that is now officially adopted in the French parliament. The government of Emmanuel Macron has decided to use the so called 49.3 decree to push the highly contested pension reform through the French parliament without the need for a majority vote, in effect bypassing them. Prime minister Elisabeth Borne has decided to bypass the lower house as the government thought it might not have a guaranteed majority, putting in doubt ad Stock Photo

RM2PGMTPY–March 23, 2023, Paris, Ile de France, FRANCE: Garbage burns during protests against pension reform. Hundreds of thousands of people protest against the pension reform law that is now officially adopted in the French parliament. The government of Emmanuel Macron has decided to use the so called 49.3 decree to push the highly contested pension reform through the French parliament without the need for a majority vote, in effect bypassing them. Prime minister Elisabeth Borne has decided to bypass the lower house as the government thought it might not have a guaranteed majority, putting in doubt ad

RM2F16TGE–Freiburg, Germany. 07th Mar, 2021. State parliament election candidate Alexander Grevel stands at a campaign stand of the Klimaliste on the square of the Old Synagogue. After the previous party congress had to be cancelled due to technical problems, the election programme is now to be officially adopted at another online party congress. Credit: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa/Alamy Live News

(180824) -- -MAASAI MARA, -- An injured lion rests with its cubs at Ol Kinyei conservancy in Maasai Mara, Kenya, July 8, 2018. The founder and Chairman of Mara Conservation Fund (MCF) Zhuo Qiang, a 45-year-old Chinese, has pioneered outstanding wildlife conservation projects in the world famous Maasai Mara ecosystem. Ol Kinyei is among the conservancies benefiting from his activities. Around it, he has built three lion proof boas preventing the wildlife conflict with the adjacent communities. He was officially adopted as a son of the Maasai s Ol Kinyei conservation group in 2015, owing to his Stock Photo

RM2RP28HW–(180824) -- -MAASAI MARA, -- An injured lion rests with its cubs at Ol Kinyei conservancy in Maasai Mara, Kenya, July 8, 2018. The founder and Chairman of Mara Conservation Fund (MCF) Zhuo Qiang, a 45-year-old Chinese, has pioneered outstanding wildlife conservation projects in the world famous Maasai Mara ecosystem. Ol Kinyei is among the conservancies benefiting from his activities. Around it, he has built three lion proof boas preventing the wildlife conflict with the adjacent communities. He was officially adopted as a son of the Maasai s Ol Kinyei conservation group in 2015, owing to his

Bremen, Deutschland. 09th Mar, 2024. firo: 09.03.2024, football, soccer, 1st league, 1st Bundesliga, season 2023/2024, SV Werder Bremen - Borussia Dortmund Ex Werder Bremen player Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund) is greeted by Tarek Bauer (organization manager) in Bremen's Weserstadion officially adopted. Credit: dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2WW15DH–Bremen, Deutschland. 09th Mar, 2024. firo: 09.03.2024, football, soccer, 1st league, 1st Bundesliga, season 2023/2024, SV Werder Bremen - Borussia Dortmund Ex Werder Bremen player Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund) is greeted by Tarek Bauer (organization manager) in Bremen's Weserstadion officially adopted. Credit: dpa/Alamy Live News

India Flag Waving 1931 Vector Illustration on White Background. Swaraj Flag Officially Adopted By The Indian National Congress in 1931. Stock Photo

RF2A4N2F7–India Flag Waving 1931 Vector Illustration on White Background. Swaraj Flag Officially Adopted By The Indian National Congress in 1931.

Knickerbocker Greys march in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2024, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine) Stock Photo

RM2XCR4Y2–Knickerbocker Greys march in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2024, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine)

Airman First Class Dan Haviland, an avionics specialist assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, collects trash alongside more than 40 180FW Airmen during the wing’s annual Adopt-A-Road clean-up day, April 8, 2017. The 180FW established a partnership with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Adopt-A-Road program more than 20 years ago when the wing officially adopted the five mile stretch of road in March, 1997. Boasting a long tradition of supporting our surrounding communities and throughout Northwest Ohio, 180FW Airmen are fully integrated into our local communities and ar Stock Photo

RMJ138DB–Airman First Class Dan Haviland, an avionics specialist assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, collects trash alongside more than 40 180FW Airmen during the wing’s annual Adopt-A-Road clean-up day, April 8, 2017. The 180FW established a partnership with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Adopt-A-Road program more than 20 years ago when the wing officially adopted the five mile stretch of road in March, 1997. Boasting a long tradition of supporting our surrounding communities and throughout Northwest Ohio, 180FW Airmen are fully integrated into our local communities and ar

Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York, back from its pandemic hiatus, on Friday, June 2, 2023, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine) Stock Photo

RM2R5TCT9–Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York, back from its pandemic hiatus, on Friday, June 2, 2023, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine)

A woman organizer of the event, writing on a placard, stop the killings of the Lumads. The Lumad peoples are a group of indigenous people of the southern Philippines. It is a Cebuano term meaning 'native' or 'indigenous'. The term is short for Katawhang Lumad (literally 'indigenous peoples'), the autonym officially adopted by the delegates of the Lumad Mindanao Peoples Federation (LMPF) founding assembly on 26 June 1986 at the Guadalupe Formation Center, Balindog, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines. It is the self-ascription and collective identity of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao. (Photo b Stock Photo

RMF6BDGD–A woman organizer of the event, writing on a placard, stop the killings of the Lumads. The Lumad peoples are a group of indigenous people of the southern Philippines. It is a Cebuano term meaning 'native' or 'indigenous'. The term is short for Katawhang Lumad (literally 'indigenous peoples'), the autonym officially adopted by the delegates of the Lumad Mindanao Peoples Federation (LMPF) founding assembly on 26 June 1986 at the Guadalupe Formation Center, Balindog, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines. It is the self-ascription and collective identity of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao. (Photo b

RMTTKKEK–Marchers in the annual Flag Day Parade in New York on Friday, June 14, 2019, starting at New York City Hall Park. Flag Day was created by proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916 as a holiday honoring America's flag but it was not until 1949 when it became National Flag Day. The holiday honors the 1777 Flag Resolution where the stars and stripes were officially adopted as the flag of the United States. (© Richard B. Levine)

RF2A4N2F3–India Flag Waving 1931 Vector Illustration on White Background. Swaraj Flag Officially Adopted By The Indian National Congress in 1931.

RF2PHA2E3–Tigers in India constitute more than 70% of the global population of tigers. Tiger is officially adopted as the National Animal of India. The Bengal tiger is a population of the Panthera tigris tigris subspecies and the nominate Tiger subspecies. It ranks among the biggest wild cats alive today. It is considered to belong to the world's charismatic megafauna. The magnificent tiger, Panthera tigris is a striped animal. It has a thick yellow coat of fur with dark stripes. The combination of grace, strength.

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