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The Coup That Failed in Indonesia October 1 1965
Early hours in Jakarta as military trucks roll from the palace area. Generals sleep unaware of plots at hand for PKI action. Sukarno paces as Ratna Sari Dew hosts guests at Hotel Indonesia. The next 12 hours will decide if Indonesia becomes a major communist power.
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