Image: Hugo Sundström - Kallio with Mannerheim

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Description: President of the republic of Finland Kyösti Kallio with Field Marshal Gustaf Mannerheim at Helsinki railway station on December 19, 1940. Behind them in dark suit is Risto Ryti, soon becoming the president of the republic. Lieutenant-General Erik Heinrichs (Chief of the General Staff) is to the left of Mannerheim and partly behind Kallio is Colonel Aladár Paasonen, his adjutant. Kallio had announced of resignation in November due to poor health and were to leave for Nivala, his home, for Christmas and retirement. The right hand of Kallio was paralysed after a heart attack in August, and has been tucked inside the coat. Few seconds after the photograph was taken, Kallio had another heart attack and died (according to the popular version) in the arms of Mannerheim as the band was playing Porilaisten marssi.
Title: Hugo Sundström - Kallio with Mannerheim
Credit: Museovirasto
Author: Hugo Sundström, photographer for Hufvudstadsbladet
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