Though he's knownas a serious and formidable figure, Indonesian proclamator and first president Soekarno turned out to be humorous and comical.
The former president was often caught doing his playful act with people around him. The following series of old photos will show you what we mean.
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1. Jokingly aiming a camera at Communist Party Leader D.N. Aidit in 1965.
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2. Pinching the nose of a US journalist during a meeting with media at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta in January 1966.
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3. Dancing with the wife of US Ambassador to Indonesia, Mrs. Howard P. Jones in Jakarta, one month after the announcement of July 5, 1965 Presidential Decree.
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4. In case you never see him without his 'songkok', April 1949.
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5. Sheltering himself and sitting on a roll of carpet while waiting the arrival of Soviet Leader, Nikita Khurschev in Denpasar, Bali in February 1960.
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6. Having a fun time with Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Yugoslavia on September 1, 1961.
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7. Riding a bycicle, Copenhagen, Denmark in May 1959.
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8. Picking a wallet from the Minister of Distribution, Johannes Leimana's pants, at Jakarta Airport, while awaiting the arrival of Chinese President Liu Shaoqi, April 1963. (Colorized by Romy Toar Nonutu).