Proclamation of Indonesian Independence

Proclamation of Indonesian Independence
Part of the Indonesian War of Independence
Sukarno, accompanied by Mohammad Hatta (right), proclaiming the independence of Indonesia.
Native name Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
English nameProclamation of Indonesian Independence
Date17 August 1945 (1945-08-17)
Time10:00 AM JST (UTC+9)
VenueSukarno's house at 56 Jalan Pegangsaan Timur, (now Taman Proklamasi).
LocationJakarta, Japanese occupied Dutch East IndiesRepublic of Indonesia
ParticipantsSignatories:
Sukarno
Mohammad Hatta
And members of the:
PPKI
This event marked the history of the Republic of Indonesia and celebrated as a ceremony.

The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence (Indonesian: Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Indonesia, or simply Proklamasi) was read at 10:00 on Friday, 17 August 1945[1] in Jakarta. The declaration marked the start of the diplomatic and armed resistance of the Indonesian National Revolution, fighting against the forces of the Netherlands and pro-Dutch civilians, until the latter officially acknowledged Indonesia's independence in 1949.[2] The document was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were appointed president and vice-president respectively the following day.[3][4]

The date of the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was made a public holiday by a government decree issued on 18 June 1946.[5]

  1. ^ Gouda 2002, p. 119.
  2. ^ Gouda 2002, p. 36.
  3. ^ Ricklefs 2008, p. 344.
  4. ^ Anderson 1972, p. 83.
  5. ^ Raliby 1953, pp. 621–622.

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