King Sihanouk with supporters, West Cambodia
Jul. 07, 1953 - The Defiant King Returns To Cambodia. Demands Complete Independence For His Country.: King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia received a great welcome when he returned to his country recently - from Siam to which he fled as part of his campaign for Cambodia's independence from France. Although he has returned to Cambodia he refuses to re-enter his capital until his campaign has been won. He is supported by what has been termed as the most loyal soldiers in the world - Cambodians mostly barefoot - and all carrying wooden rifles. Keystone Photo shows- King Norodom Sihanouk is applauded by his subjects when he returned to Cambodia - seen near Bettambang, West Cambodia
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13165642
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46159032
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5638px x 4415px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Keystone Pictures USA
