Proclamation of Indonesia

1. Japan’s Defeat Against the Allies

On August 6-9, 1945, the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were bombed by allies. Causing Japan to surrender
to the United States. The change of name of BPUPKI to PPKI (Panita Preparing for Indonesian Independence).
The fighters, such as Bung Karno, Hatta, and Radjiman Wedyodiningrat, 3 were flown to Vietnam to meet
Terarsi marshal. Describing that Japan was destructing, but Japan wants that Indonesian Independence was
proclaimed on August 24, 1945. This chance was used by Indonesia to prepare the proclamation.

2. Japan wanted Indonesian Independence was a gift

On August 10, 1945, Sutan Syahrir heard the news that Japan had surrendered to the allies. And they prepare in
proclaiming Indonesian Independence, as well as refusing a prize from Japan. The next day, After 3
independence fighters Sukarno, Hatta, and Radjiman Wedyodiningrat conduct a discussion to marshals Terauchi
in Vietnam. Top through Japan, Marshal told the 3 fighters that the proclamation of Independence can be held
within a few days.

3. Japan surrender without any requirements

On this occasion, Japan finally surrendered unconditionally on August 14, 1945. Through this event the history
of the proclamation of Indonesian independence began, precisely after allies announced to the world on August
15, 1945, that Japan has surrendered. Indonesia which status was still colonized by Japanese at that time felt like
getting fresh air. This was due to a power vacuum when the Japanese surrender to the allies.

With the emptiness of power, then the internal conflict arose in Indonesian nation. It was the difference of
opinion between the young people and the old group about independence. Young people with a burning spirit
argued that independence must be immediately implemented, but the older group would prefer to wait until the
proclamation of independence plan was established and formulated by the PPKI members.

From the stronghold of the youth group consists of B. Diah, Joseph Kunto, Wikana, Sayuti Melik, Adam Malik,
and Chaerul Saleh. Meanwhile the old group consists of Ir.Soekarno, Drs.Moh.Hatta, Ahmad Subardjo, and
Moh. Yamin.

4. Rengasdengklok Incident

The next there was also an incident called Rengasdengklok incident. This incident is was an important part of
the history of the proclamation of Indonesian independence, when Bung Karno and Bung Hatta were evacuated
or abducted by young people to Rengasdengklok in Karawang on 16 August 1945 at 04.00 in the morning.
Rengasdengklok city was chosen because it felt the most secure.

The reason Bung Karno and Bung Hatta evacuated was not to get influenced by Japan. By doing this
evacuation, the younger groups got more space to force them to hasten the independence of Indonesia. They
hoped that it can escape completely from the Japanese occupation.

In conclusion, the youth wanted Indonesian independence proclaimed that day, but Bung Karno already had his
own considerations. He said that the date would be on August 17, 1945. It was considered as the appropriate
time.

5. The process of making some compliments in Proclamation

After the agreement between the young and the old (on the same day when Bung Karno and Bung Hatta were
evacuated to Rengasdengklok), they were taken by the entourage to the house of Admiral Maeda in Jakarta,
precisely on Jl. Iman Bonjol No.1 Jakarta.
In that house, here was the text of proclamation formulated. The process of formulation until the new signing
had been completed at 04.00 am. The manuscript of his own proclamation was written directly by Bung Karno,
typed by Sayuti Melik, and signed by Bung Karno and Bung Hatta.

From the process of debate, refuge to the formulation of the text proclamation text, there many things we can
learn. Despite the fierce debate, both are willing to lower the ego to find a middle ground of these differences of
opinion. It was for Indonesian independence.

Their desire for the independence was higher than their ego. This is where once again the history of the
proclamation of Indonesian independence deserves to be imitated by the people of Indonesia to this day.

6. The day when the proclamation text was read

The long-awaited day finally came too, on which Indonesian independence was proclaimed. It was the day when
Indonesia was free from all sorts of colonialism. Through the independence, Indonesia stands as an independent
country. It was on Friday, August 17, 1945 when in the month of Ramadan in Islamic calendar. The content of
the proclamation itself was a statement that the Indonesian nation declares its independence.The reading of the
proclamation was held at the home of Bung Karno, precisely on Jl. Pegangsaan Timur 56 Jakarta.

Beginning in the early hours, everyone had been very busy preparing for everything related to the proclamation
of independence. They were preparing loudspeakers, sewing flags, till preparing the flag pole.

The flag directly stitched by the wife of Bung Karno, Mrs. Fatmawati. The history of the proclamation of
Indonesian independence lasted only 1 hour. When Bung Karno read the proclamation text, everyone listened to
him solemnly. And some time after the proclamation was read, there was a request that the proclamation text
reading be repeated. This was because they wanted to hear it directly. But Bung Karno refused, because
according to him the proclamation of independence can only be read once for all eternity.

DIFFICULT WORD

 Occation > Kejadian

 Arose > Muncul
 Abducted > Diculik
 Hasten > Mempercepat
 Considerations > Pertimbangan
 Appropriate > Sesuai
 Refuge > Pengungsian
 Willing > Rela
 According > Menurut
 Entourage > Para pengiring

QUESTIONS
1. When the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were bombed by allies?

A. August 6-9
B. May 6-9
C. December 6-9
D. July 6-8
E. June 6-9

2. Who has heard the news that japanhad surrendered to the allies?

A. Sutan Syahrir
B. Sultan Syahrir
C. Moh.Yamin
D. Ir.Soekarno
E. Muh.Hatta

3. Who are argued that independence must be immediately implemented?

A. Old group
B. Bung Tomo
C. Bung Hatta
D. Youth group
E. Sayuti melik

4. Old group consist of ......, Except..

A. Ir.Soekarno
B. Drs.Moh.Hatta
C. Ahmad Subardjo
D. Moh.Yamin
E. Chaerul Saleh

5. After agreement, they were taken by the entourage to the house of Admiral Ikada in...

A. Bandung
B. Surabaya
C. Semarang
D. Jakarta
E. Sumatra

6. When the Proclamation finnally was read by Bung Karno?

A. August 17
B. August 16
C. August 15
D. August 18
E. August 14
7. The reading of the Proclamation was held in Jl.Pegangsaan Timur ....... Jakarta

A. 57
B. 37
C. 36
D. 56
E. 27

8. Who stitched the Flag?

A. Soekarno
B. Soeharto
C. Fatimah
D. Fatimun
E. Fatamawati

9. Who Typed of the Proklamation text?

A. Chairul saleh
B. Ahmad Soebarjo
C. Sayuti Melik
D. Suhud
E. Latief Hendraningrat

10. When did Soekarno and Bung Hatta were abducted by young people to Rengasdengklok in Karawang?

A. August 16
B. August 17
C. August 18
D. August 19
E. August 20