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Collins as a Child
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Michael Collins at approximately age eight.
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Collins as a Child Close-up
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A young Collins, dapper as ever.
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A Young Michael Collins
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In a uniform that probably designated him as an Irish Volunteer or IRB member.
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Collins in Business Attire
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Even from a young age, Collins maintained a formal, clean-cut style of dress.
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Michael Collins in a Dáil Delegation
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Collins's crossed arms and somewhat sour expression are telling-- he did not want to sit for this photo because he worried it might fall into the wrong hands and provide policemen with a clear picture of him.
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Clearer Image of Collins' Dáil Photo
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In this crisper version of the picture, Collins looks a bit like Belfast-born actor, Kenneth Branagh.
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Congenial Collins
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A relaxed Collins enjoying a conversation.
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The Cycling Collins
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Michael Collins on his famous bicycle. He was likely en route to an important stop out in the open.
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Collins' Standard Wedding Pose
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Pictured here in two different wedding photos, Collins is bowing his head not to pray but to keep from being identified. In case one of the wedding photos should be in the possession of a spy or G man, Collins' face would not be clear.
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Collins Circa the Treaty
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A photo of Collins (looking tired and bedraggled) around the time the Treaty was signed.
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Collins and the Treaty
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Another photo of Collins during Treaty negotiations. His gloomy expression says everything.
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Collins Defending the Treaty
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Speaking to one of many crowds, Collins attempts to persuade an audience to vote in favor of the Treaty.
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Collins Defending the Treaty
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Collins again shouting to a mass of prospective voters.
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Collins Enjoying a Game
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A photo of Collins at Croke Park.
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Michael at a Hurling Game
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Collins tosses the first ball.
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Popular Collins Image
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This is the most popular image of Collins I have seen in books and on the web. With a photo like this, it is no wonder A.T.Q. Stewart wrote that Collins had the "good looks of a matinée idol."
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Collins as a Soldier
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Collins in his uniform as part of the Free State Army.
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Close-up of Collins
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A close-up of Collins in uniform.
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Michael Collins at Portobello Barracks
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Collins in uniform at Portobello. Many people enjoy photos like this one of Mick because they reflect his military accomplishments.
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Michael as a Soldier
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Collins again in uniform.
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Collins in Color
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A colorized drawing of Collins in uniform.
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