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The Struggle for Indonesian Independence – Hatta and Sjahrir in exile in Banda

Posted on August 10, 2022 by ianburnet

Mohammad Hatta ditangkap oleh Pemerintah Colonial pada 25 Februari 1934, dan dipenjarakan di Penjara Glodok. Sebelum ia di berankatkan ke Boven Digul, Hatta diizinkan keluar selama tiga hari untuk mengepak buku-bukanya dalan enam belas peti. Pada salah satu hari itu … Continue reading →

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The Indonesian Declaration of Independence, 17 August 1945

Posted on August 10, 2020 by ianburnet

This coming Monday, 17 August 2020, will be the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Indonesian Declaration of Independence. Unfortunately because of Covid restrictions we will not be able to celebrate appropriately. Timing is everything.  After the Japanese surrender … Continue reading →

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Soekarno, his exile in Ende and Pancasila

Posted on August 12, 2019 by ianburnet

It was here in the Dutch Landraad courthouse in Bandung in 1930 that Soekarno gave his famous speech against colonialism, ‘Indonesia Menggugat’ or ‘Indonesia Accuses’ in the Dutch courtroom. Here he is along with his fellow accused and their lawyers. … Continue reading →

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The Indonesian Proclamation of Independence (updated with the full text)

Posted on August 17, 2017 by ianburnet

On the 17th of August 1945, 72 years ago, Dr Ir Soekarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed Indonesian independence from the Netherlands and the following day were appointed as the first President and Vice-President of the newly declared Indonesian Nation. At … Continue reading →

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