Burgemeester Mr P.J. Oud ontving de Indonesische gedelegeerden in het Rotterdamse Stadhuis Possibly 1949

This black and white photograph, likely taken in 1949 by the Regeringsvoorlichtingsdienst, captures a historical moment: the reception of Indonesian delegates by Burgemeester Mr P.J. Oud in Rotterdam's City Hall. The image shows a large group of people gathered in a grand hall, with the mayor addressing the delegates from a podium. The photograph documents a significant event in the complex history of Dutch-Indonesian relations. The image exemplifies photojournalism, capturing a news event for posterity.