Tempoe Doeloe (the Old Time)

When I saw the picture from an expat's newsletter in Jakarta, I was deeply impressed and felt compelled to share it. So here it is: Soekarno (the first president of Indonesia) with Marliyn Monroe (a sensual icon even to present day) when he was visiting U.S.A. The story goes that he, a reknowned ladies man (he practised polygamy with 9 wives), requested a special meeting with Miss Monroe. Upon meeting her, he was deep in admiration and complimented her as a very popular accomplished actress.