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West Javanese famed Siliwangi fighters move into the capitol

Description

Indonesia, Djakarta
West Javanese famed Siliwangi fighters move into the capitol on the morning of Oct 2, 1965 after the aborted communist coup the day before. Scene here is in front of the Hotel Indonesia. The soldiers were armed with rifles and light automatic weapons. They are anti-communist.

Date

1965

Medium

B&W on glossy paper

Format

20.6cm x 25.3cm

Item Type

Press Photo

Item Category

Photography

Producer

Keystone Press Agency

Source

Farish Noor Collection

Subject(s)

  • G30S
  • Indonesia

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