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events, military life and conflicts, political life

Legend

During the independence, Jean Bolikango, president of the Assoreco or "Alliance des Bangala", chairman of the "Parti de l'Unité Nationale" (PUNA) and of the "Front de l'Unité Bangala" (FUB), dreamed of becoming the first president of Congo. The ambitious politician had to acknowledge Joseph Kasa-Vubu as his political superior in 1960. In November 1965, he was superseded by Mobutu, like him coming from Equateur.

Acquisition related person

Marc Gérard, as donor

Date of acquisition

2007

Original legend

Le dimanche 28 novembre 1965 a eu lieu la cérémonie de prestation de serment par les membres du Gouvernement présidé par le Premier Ministre le Colonel MULAMBA, devant le Président de la République le Lt. Général J.D. MOBUTU dans sa résidence. M.J. BOLIKANGO, Ministre des Travaux Publics, prête serment de fidélité à la constitution.

Inventory number

CP.2007.1.241




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