Yogyakarta, 17 December 1949

BUNG Karno was wearing a suit he probably designed himself. It had a stiff stand-up collar that covered his neck, and was buttoned down the front, worn without a tie. On the shoulders were thin Marshal-like epaulettes. His black fez peci hat was higher than is normal, and contrasted neatly with the rest of his dress that was entirely white, shoes and all.

Standing taller than those around him, slim and handsome, Bun