LEAVE THE PALACE

JAKARTA, 21MAY98 - LAST STEP. President Soeharto who just promulgates his resignation descends the last step of Merdeka Palace stairs accompanied by his eldest daughter Mrs. Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana. The annoucement which was broadcasted life nation wide at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, May 21, was followed by the sworn in of Vice President B.J. Habibie as the third president. Photo ANTARA/Saidi/RF1/98