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Dates: during 1949-1949
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Comrade Nail. The Dutch have gained the "close cooperation" of Paku Buwono XII, the Susuhunan ("Nail from Which the Universe Is Suspended") of Surakarta. The Susuhunan is a shy little Dutcheducated, sport-loving princeling who meekly permitted himself to be called "Comrade" during the republic. The Dutch would have to find stronger nails on which to peg their rule...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: International: Merdeka! | 1/10/1949 | See Source »

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