British man of war at Washington, D.C. H.M.S. York, flagship of the British West Indian Fleet, docks at the Navy Yard at Washington, D.C. She brought Vice Admiral, the Honorable Sir Matthew R. Best, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.V.O., R.N., to Washington where he will be the guest of honor at a round of social functions. This photograph was made from the deck of the Sequoia, the yacht used by President Roosevelt. 103035

Коллекция фотографических негативов Harris & Ewing, Inc. включает стеклянные и пленочные негативы, сделанные Harris & Ewing, Inc., которые обеспечивают превосходное освещение жителей Вашингтона, событий и архитектуры в период 1905-1945 годов. Harris & Ewing, Inc. передала библиотеке свою коллекцию негативов в 1955 году. В библиотеке хранится около 50 000 новостных фотографий и 20 000 студийных портретов известных людей. Около 28 000 негативов были обработаны и доступны в Интернете. (Еще предстоит проиндексировать около 42000 негативов.)

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In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Royal Navy engaged in a long struggle with the Spanish, Dutch, and French for maritime supremacy. Starting with Elizabeth I, the British navy became England’s major defense and offense force by which the British Empire was extended around the globe. In the 19th century, the Royal Navy helped enforce what became known as the Pax Britannica. During World War I navy's main mission was the protection of shipping from submarine attacks. During World War II the Royal Navy became second in size to the U.S. Navy