Proclamation of Indonesian Independence
The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence (Indonesian: Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Indonesia, or simply Proklamasi) was read at 10:00 on Friday, 17 August 1945 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. The document was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were appointed president and vice-president respectively the following day.
| Part of the Indonesian War of Independence | |
Sukarno, accompanied by Mohammad Hatta (right), proclaiming the independence of Indonesia. | |
| Native name | Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia |
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| English name | Proclamation of Indonesian Independence |
| Date | 17 August 1945 |
| Time | 10:00 AM JST (UTC+9) |
| Venue | Sukarno's house at 56 Jalan Pegangsaan Timur, (now Taman Proklamasi). |
| Location | Jakarta, Japanese occupied Dutch East Indies → Republic of Indonesia |
| Participants | Signatories: Sukarno Mohammad Hatta And members of the: PPKI |
| This event marked the history of the Republic of Indonesia and celebrated as a ceremony. | |
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The date of the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was made a public holiday by a government decree issued on 18 June 1946.
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