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Proclamation Monument

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Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
Proclamation Monument
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Friday5am - 9pm
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The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was read at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 17 August 1945. 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. In 2005, the Netherlands declared that they had decided to accept de facto 17 August 1945 as Indonesia's independence date. In a 2013 interview the Indonesian historian Sukotjo, amongst others, asked the Dutch government to formally acknowledge the date of independence as 17 August 1945.The document was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were appointed president and vice-president respectively the following day.
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