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Holland Loses Major Part of Its Empire
A historical look at the Indonesian move toward self rule, the transfer of sovereignty from the Netherlands, and the mixed emotions in the former imperial power. The piece notes the new republic’s anti Communist stance, U.S. aid, and the future of the Dutch empire, including Surinam and the Guianas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Donesia
Batavia
India
Pakistan
Burma
Ceylon
England
Indonesia
America
Far East
Washington
Truman
Russia
United Nations
Sultan Hamengku Bowono
Netherlands West Indies
Surinam
Dutch Guiana
Atlantic
South America
East Indies
West Indies
British Guiana
French Guiana
Breda
New Netherlands
New York
Britain
Guianas
Guiana