All About Indonesia You need to know: The History of Indonesia Independence

Before the independence of Indonesia, Indonesia had been colonized by some countries such as Portugal, the Netherlands (for more than 3 centuries), the UK and Japan.On August 6, 1945 an atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima by the United States have begun to demoralize the spirit of the Japanese army in the world.On August 9, 1945, the second atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, causing the Japanese surrendered to the United States and its allies. This moment is also used by Indonesia for its independence.Sukarno, Hatta and Radjiman Wedyodiningrat flown to Dalat, 250 km north-east of Saigon, Vietnam to meet Marshal Terauchi. They reported that the Japanese were on the verge of defeat and will give independence to Indonesia.

on August 10, 1945, Sutan Syahrir had heard the news on the radio that the Japanese had surrendered to the Allies. The underground fighters preparing to proclaim the independence of Indonesia, and rejected form of independence given as a gift of Japan.On August 12, 1945, Japan by Marshal Terauchi in Dalat, Vietnam, told Sukarno, Hatta and Radjiman that the Japanese government will soon give independence to Indonesia and the proclamation of independence can be implemented within a few days, depending on how the PPKI. Despite this independence for Indonesia Japan on August 24.Two days later, while Sukarno, Hatta and Radjiman returned to their homeland from Dalat, Sutan Syahrir urged Sukarno declared independence immediately because he thought the meeting in Dalat as a ruse Japanese, Sukarno was not yet convinced that the Japanese had surrendered, and the proclamation of independence of Indonesia as it can cause great bloodshed, and can have fatal consequences if the fighters Indonesia is not ready.On 14 August 1945 Japan surrendered to the Allies. Japanese Army and Navy are still in power in Indonesia because of Japan has promised to restore the power in Indonesia in the hands of the Allies. After hearing rumors of Japan will its knees, the younger group urged parents to immediately proclaim the independence of Indonesia. But the older group did not want to rush. They do not want the bloodshed at the time of the proclamation. Consultation was carried out in the form of meetings PPKI. Young Group does not approve the meeting, considering PPKI is a body established by the Japanese. They want freedom to the efforts of our nation itself, not giving Japan.Sukarno and Hatta with Soebardjo then to the office Bukanfu, Admiral Maeda, on Jalan Imam Bonjol no. 1.Maeda welcome them with congratulations on their success in Dalat. As he says he has not received confirmation and are still waiting for instructions from Tokyo. The next day Soekarno and Hatta immediately prepare the meetings of the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (PPKI) on August 16 at 10 am to discuss all things related to the preparation of the Declaration of Independence.A day later, the pressure fluctuation takeover Indonesia requires mounting launched the youth of some classes. PPKI meeting on August 16 at 10 am was not implemented because of Sukarno and Hatta did not appear. The meeting participants do not know Rengasdengklok event has occurred.In the early morning of August 16, 1945, the young fighters including Chaerul pious, Sukarni, Wikana, Shodancho Singgih and other youth bring Soekarno, along Fatmawati and Guntur, aged 9 months and thereupon to Rengasdengklok later called Rengasdengklok events.The goal is to Ir. Sukarno and Drs. Moh. Hatta is not affected by the Japanese. Here, they are re-assured Soekarno that Japan had surrendered and the fighters are ready to fight the Japanese, no matter what.In Jakarta, the younger, Wikana, and old groups, namely Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo negotiations. Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo agreed to proclaim the independence of Indonesia in Jakarta. then diutuslah Yusuf Ahmad Soebardjo Kunto to take into Rengasdengklok. They picked Ir. Sukarno and Drs. Moh. Hatta returned to Jakarta. And Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo managed to convince the youth to not rush - rush declared independence.At night, Soekarno and Hatta returned to Jakarta, then met with Major General Otoshi Nishimura, Head of the General Affairs Department of the Japanese military administration. Nishimura argued that since the afternoon of August 16, 1945 has received an order from Tokio that Japan should maintain the status quo, can not give permission to prepare the proclamation of Indonesian independence, as had been promised by Marshal Terauchi in Dalat, Vietnam. Sukarno and Hatta regretted that decision and insinuated Nishimura whether an officer spirited attitude Bushido, break a promise to be pitied by the Allies. Once out of the house Nishimura, Sukarno-Hatta headed home admiral accompanied by Maeda Myoshi to conduct a meeting to prepare the text of the Proclamation.Preparation of the text of the Proclamation made by Sukarno, M. Hatta, Achmad Soebardjo and witnessed by Soekarni, BM Diah, Sudiro and Sayuti Melik. The concept proclamation written by Ir. Sukarno himself. And Sukarni proposed that the text of the proclamation was signed Ir. Sukarno and Drs. Moh. Hatta on behalf of the Indonesian nation.Once the draft is complete agreement, Sajuti copying and typing text using a typewriter owned by Mayor Dr. Hermann Kandeler (from the German Navy offices). And the reading of the proclamation made dikediaman Sukarno, East Pegangsaan Road 56 (now Jl. Proclamation no. 1).The next morning, August 17, 1945, at the residence of Sukarno, East 56th Street Pegangsaan have attended, among others Soewirjo, Wilopo, Gafar Pringgodigdo, Tabrani and Trimurti. The event begins at 10:00 pm with the reading of the proclamation by Sukarno and connected speech without text. Then the flag, which had been sewn by bu Fatmawati, was raised by a soldier MAP is assisted by Latif Hendraningrat Soehoed and a girl carrying a tray with the flag. After the flag flying, the audience sing Indonesia Raya. [4]. Until now, the flag is still stored heritage monument museum National Monument.On August 18, 1945, the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (PPKI) decisions, approve and set the Basic Law (Constitution) as the foundation of the Republic of Indonesia, which became known as the Constitution 45. Thus formed the Government in the form of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia (Republic of Indonesia) with sovereignty in the hands of the people who carried out entirely by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), which will be established later.After that Sukarno and M.Hatta elected at the proposal of Oto PPKI Iskandardinata and approval of the president and vice-president of the Republic of Indonesia first. President and Vice President will be assisted by a National Committee

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