Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: diplomaat

From 1960, 1920–1936 and 1900.

Washington appointed Willam Short as Minister Resident to the Netherlands in January 1792. He stayed till December. The letter is addressed to the Stadtholder, he fled Holland in 1795 because of the revolution. The Netherlands was the second nation to recognise the United States in 1782, although the Dutch Island of St. Eustatius had recognised it in 1776 (without support of the Dutch government). William Short was the fourth representative of the USA in the Netherlands.

Washington appointed Willam Short as Minister Resident to the Netherlands in January 1792. He stayed till December. The letter is addressed to the Stadtholder, he fled Holland in 1795 because of the revolution. The Netherlands was the second nation to recognise the United States in 1782, although the Dutch Island of St. Eustatius had recognised it in 1776 (without support of the Dutch government). William Short was the fourth representative of the USA in the Netherlands.

On the Binnenhof in the Hague, the seat of government and of parliament of the Netherlands, only official cars of ministers, diplomats and civil servants are allowed. Ordinary citizens are allowed on foot and on bike. These are cars you can spot there.