Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Sukarno at Disneyland


Sukarno at Disneyland
Original caption: 6/4/1956-Anaheim, California- Dr. Achmed Sukarno, President of Indonesia, now touring the US, is shown with his son, Guntur, 12, riding behind "Dumbo," one of the fabulous residents of Disneyland, during their visit to the famous playground at Anaheim. Dr. Sukarno seemed to enjoy the tour almost as much as his enthusiastic son. Image: © Bettmann/CORBIS Date Photographed: June 4, 1956

Sukarno and Marilyn Monroe


Marilyn Monroe with President Sukarno - Original caption: Indonesia's President Sukarno is shown chatting with actress Marilyn Monroe during a party given by Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Logan at a Beverly Hills Hotel last Tuesday night. The party was given in honor of Logan's brother-in-law, Marshall Noble, who is traveling with the 62 members of the Indonesian visiting group. Sukarno had expressed a desire to meet Miss Monroe, who he said is one of the favorite actresses in his country. Image: © Bettmann/CORBIS. Photographer: George Snow. Date Photographed: June 1956.

Kennedy and Sukarno


Presidents Kennedy and Sukarno
Original caption: 4/24/1961- Andrews Air Force Base, MD: Sukarno Here For Talks: President Kenendy and Indonesian President Sukarno are shown in back of limousine following the latter's arrival here today. Sukarno is here for talks which may provide a gauge of U.S. prestige in the wake of the Cuban incident.