Herbert Samuel Speaking in Jerusalem

Herbert Samuel Speakin to Crowd

You are looking at a beautiful picture of July 9, 1920, Herbert Samuel reading a proclamation. It was taken in 1920 by American Colony (Jerusalem). Photo Dept., photographer.

In 1920 Herbert Samuel was appointed the first High Commissioner of the British Mandate of Palestine. He held that position until 1925. He was the first Jew to govern the Holy Land of Israel in 2,000 years.

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