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Minister J.A.W. Burger on the telephone
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Jacobus Albertus Wilhelmus (Jaap) Burger (1904-1986) was admitted to the Gerbrandy cabinet in London in 1944 as a member of the resistance from England. He was initially a minister without portfolio, responsible for return policy (preparation of the restoration of government after liberation). From May 31, 1944, to January 27, 1945, he was Minister of the Interior. A conflict with Gerbrandy over the post-war prosecution of 'wrongdoers' led to his resignation. The line network on the photo was applied by artist Cor Visser.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineMinister J.A.W. Burger aan de telefoon. 1943 - 1944. Netherland Government Information Bureau. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
