Complete History of the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence - You need to remember again, many important things that changed Indonesia in the colonial era thanks to the services of leaders, youth and Indonesian heroes. thanks to them Indonesia was able to get out of occupation by various countries, from the Dutch who colonized Indonesia in the colonial period for almost 350 years, the British colonized for 5 years, then ended the Japanese who colonized Indonesia for 3.5 years before Indonesia could become independent. The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence itself was held on Friday, August 17, 1945 or August 17, 2605 according to the year of Japan, where the text of the proclamation was read by Ir. Soekarno accompanied by Drs. Mohammad Hatta is located at Jalan Pegangsaan Timur 56, Central Jakarta. On this occasion we will explain the Complete History of the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence in a number of points, to better understand our explanation as well as friends, reading artile 4 Important Events Ahead of the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence first. # ***Seconds of reading the proclamation text*** Early on the morning of August 17, 1945, national leaders and youth returned to their homes to prepare for the reading of the text of the proclamation after the text of the proclamation was formulated and validated (Formulation carried out at the house of Admiral Tadashi Maeda). At that time, through his Japanese spies, he learned about the plan to read the proclamation and thought that the proclamation reading would be carried out in the Ikada field, therefore Japanese soldiers blocked the Ikada field. Barisan Muda had been crowded into the Ikada field in order to witness the reading of the proclamation text. The leader of the Pioneer Front (Sudiro), also came to the Ikada field and watched as heavily armed Japanese troops had blocked the Ikada field. Sudiro then reported the situation to Muwardi (Security Chief Bung Karno). Sudiro then learned that the proclamation reading was moved from the Ikada field to Sukarno's house on Jalan Pegangsaan Timur 56 Jakarta. At that time, the courtyard of Sukarno's house began to be crowded with people, ahead of the reading of the proclamation text. Dr. Muwardi sent Latief Hendraningrat to maintain the security of the ceremony and to anticipate interference from the Japanese army, in carrying out the security of Latief Hendraningrat assisted by Arifin Abdurrahman. The atmosphere of Sukarno's home page looked very crowded. Suwiryo (Deputy Mayor of Jakarta) asked Wilopo to prepare the needed equipment. Wilopo then borrowed a microphone and several loudspeakers at Gunawan's electronics store.  Text of the Proclamation Manuscript is typed by Mohamad Ibnu Sayuti Melik who is placed at the National Monument Then Sudiro (Leader of the Pioneer Front) sent the Guards Commander of the house of Sukarno, S. Suhud, to look for the flagpole. Suhud then got a bamboo pole from the back of the house, and stuck the bamboo near the terrace, then he gave the rope as a complement to the flag raising. On the other hand, Fatmawati (Sukarno's wife) prepares a sewn flag with her own hands. The size of the flag is still not standard like the current flag size. At that time the youth wanted to read the text of the proclamation immediately because they could not wait to witness the proclamation of Indonesian independence. They urged Muwardi to remind Ir. Sukarno immediately carried out the proclamation of Indonesian independence. However, Sukarno refused if he had to implement it himself without being accompanied by Bung Hatta. Tension ensued because Muwardi continued to urge Sukarno to immediately read the text of the proclamation without having to wait for Bung Hatta's presence. Fortunately, 5 minutes before the ceremony, Bung Hatta came and immediately accompanied Sukarno to immediately carry out the Indonesian independence proclamation ceremony. Implementation of the reading of the text of the Proclamation of Independence The reading of the Proclamation of Independence was carried out on August 17, 1945 (Friday) on Jalan Pegangsaan Timur No. 56 Jakarta (which is now the path of Proclamation). Since morning, preparations have been made at the place (Ir. Soekarno's house), to welcome the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence.  Indonesia Indonesian flags were raised at the proclamation of independence on 17 August 1945 Many national movement leaders and people gathered in that place. They want to witness the reading of the text of the Indonesian Proclamation of Independence. In accordance with the agreement taken at Laksamana Maeda's house, Indonesian leaders before 10:30 Javanese time (Japanese era) or 10.00 WIB were present at the house of Ir. Soekarno. They were present to witness the reading of the text of the Proclamation of the Independence of the Indonesian Nation. The event was arranged at the ceremony in residence 1r. Soekarno (Pegangsaan Timur street No. 56 Jakarta), among others, are as follows: Read the text of the Indonesian Proclamation of Independence. Flying the Red and White flag. Message from the Mayor of Jakarta, Suwiryo and Dr. Muwardi. The proclamation of independence ceremony took place without protocol. Latief Hendraningrat gave a signal ready to all the youth ranks. All present stood upright with a perfect attitude. The atmosphere became very quiet when Bung Karno and Bung Hatta were invited to advance a few steps from its original place. With his strong voice, Bung Karno and accompanied by Bung Hatta read out the text of the Indonesian Proclamation of Independence after previously giving a short speech. After the reading of the Proclamation of Independence was completed, it was followed by a ceremony to raise the Red and White flag. The flag of Sang Saka Merah Putih was sewn by Mrs. Fatmawati Soekarno. at that time Suhud was tasked with taking the flag from the tray (tray) that had been provided and raising it with the help of Latief Hendraningrat. Then the Red and White began to be raised and attendees who came together sang the song Indonesia Raya. The flag is raised slowly adjusting the lyrics of Indonesian Raya songs. After raising the Red and White flag, the event continued with remarks from the Mayor of Jakarta, Suwiryo and Dr. Muwardi. The Indonesian Independence Proclamation ceremony was attended by other Indonesian figures, such as Mr. Latuharhary, Sukarni, Mrs. Fatmawati, Mr. A.G. Pringgodigdo, Mr. Sujono, Mrs. S.K. Trimurti, and Dr. Samsi ,. Soekarno read out the text of the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia which had been typed by Sayuti Melik and was signed by Soekarno-Hatta Speech of Ir. Soekarno During the Proclamation of Independence The reading of the Proclamation of Independence was carried out on August 17, 1945 (Friday) on Jalan Pegangsaan Timur No. 56 Jakarta (which is now the path of Proclamation). the reading itself was done by Ir. Soekarno, Following is the Text of the independence proclamation speech read by Ir. Soekarno: # Brothers and sisters! ### ***I have asked you to be here to witness the most important events in our history.*** For decades we, the Indonesian people, have been fighting for the freedom of our country - even for hundreds of years! There is a wave in our actions to win the rising independence, and some fall, but our spirit is still set in the direction of our ideals. Also during the Japanese period our efforts to achieve national independence never stopped. In Japanese times it only appeared that we were bowing to them. But basically, we still continue to build our own strength, we still believe in our own strength. Now comes the time when we really take the fate of our actions and the fate of our country into our own hands. Only a nation brave enough to take fate into its own hands will be able to stand in strength. Because last night we had deliberations with Indonesian figures from all over Indonesia. That deliberative gathering was unanimous in its opinion that now had come the time to declare independence.  Brothers: We hereby express that solidarity. Listen to our Proclamation: PROCLAMATION WE ARE THE INDONESIAN NATION, THIS IS DECLARING THE INDEPENDENCE OF INDONESIA. THINGS THAT ABOUT POWER AND OTHER DISPLACEMENTS ARE HELPFULLY BY THE TIME AND IN THE COMPLETE TEMPO. DJAKARTA, AUGUST 17, 1945 THE NATION OF INDONESIA. SOEKARNO-HATTA. So, brothers and sisters! We are now free! There is no more occupation that ties our country and our nation! From now on we are building our country. A free country, an old Republic of Indonesia and eternal independent. May God bless and make our freedom safe! https://img.esteem.ws/z58wvgnp1r.jpg Distribution of Indonesian Proclamation of Independence News One of the main problems / problems after the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was the dissemination of news or information on Indonesian independence to all corners of Indonesia and the world. This is due to the vast area of ​​Indonesia, coupled with the availability of inadequate communication tools. But this does not dampen the fighting spirit of Indonesian youth. The spread of the independence news on Java itself can be done easily and quickly. The proclamation text that day also arrived at the hands of the Head of the Radio Section of the Domei office (now Antara radio). He received the manuscript from a journalist named Syahruddin. Then Syahruddin sent F.Wuz to broadcast to all parts of Indonesia regarding this independence. As a result of the broadcasting of Indonesian independence, the commander of the Japanese army on Java rectified this and said that the broadcast was wrong. At its peak, on August 20, 1945, the Domei news office was sealed and its employees were prohibited from entering. However, a journalist named Jusuf Ronodipuro made a new radio transmitter, from where the effort to broadcast Indonesian independence continued. The spread of the news of Indonesian independence is not only limited by air. There are many things that are done by young people in an effort to spread independence. They also put up placards, as well as writing independence slogans in the form of graffiti on the walls and railroad cars for example with the slogan Respect Our Constitution, August 17 !!! (Honor our Constitution, August 17 !!!) ... News of the spread of Indonesian independence was also disseminated through regional representatives who attended the PPKI session on August 18, 1945. They were A.A Hamidan from Kalimantan, T.Muhammad Hasan from Aceh, Ketut Pudja from Bali and Sam Ratulangi from Sulawesi. The efforts and struggles of the youth in the dissemination of the proclamation news were also carried out through the press and leaflets. Almost all newspapers in Java in their publication on August 20, 1945 contained news of the proclamation of Indonesian independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. Suara Asia Daily in Surabaya was the first newspaper to write the proclamation news. Some youth leaders who fought through the press include Sayuti Melik, Sumanang and B.M. Diah. Through these various means and media, finally the news of the Indonesian Proclamation of Independence can spread widely throughout Indonesia and in the world. For an explanation of the article about the Complete History of the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence, I hope the above article can be useful for you and just to add insight and knowledge of your friends regarding the reading of the proclamation text, Implementation of the Reading of the Proclamation of Independence, Speech of Ir. Soekarno During the Proclamation of Independence and the Spread of the Indonesian Proclamation of Independence. Thank you for your visit. # ***Important Events Ahead of the Proclamation of Independence*** The events that occurred before the Proclamation of Independence were: 1. Japan surrenders to the Allies a. In the Teikoku Ginkai Special Session (Japanese Parliament) At the 85th Special Session of Teikoku Ginkai (Japanese Parliament) on September 7, 1944 in Tokyo, Prime Minister Koiso announced that the East Indies region (Indonesia) would be allowed to be independent later on. This was motivated by the increasing urgency of the Japanese Army by American forces, especially with the fall of the Saipan Islands into the hands of the United States. b. Junbi Cosakai's Dokuritsu Formation On March 1, 1945, Lieutenant General Kumakici Harada announced the formation of Dokuritsu Junbi Cosakai or the Investigation Committee of the Independence Committee. This action is the first concrete step for implementing the Koiso promise. Dr. Radjiman Wediodiningrat was elected as Kaico or chairman. c. Junbi Linkai's Dokuritsu Formation On August 7, 1945, the Commander of the Southern General Army Terauchi inaugurated the formation of Junbi Linkai Dokuritsu or Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (PPKI). At this time, Dokuritsu Junbi Cosakai was declared disbanded. and Bung Karno was elected chairman and Bung Hatta as deputy chairman. Atom Atomic bomb mushrooms in the sky of Hiroshima (left) and Nagasaki (right) d. Atomic Bomb in the cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima On August 6, 1945, precisely at 8:15 in the morning the city of Hiroshim was bombed by an Allied army. More than 70,000 residents of the city of Hiroshima were victims of the atomic bomb. then On August 9, 1945 the second atomic bomb was again dropped by the United States in the city of Nagasaki. And as a result of the explosion more than 75,000 Japanese residents in Nagasaki were victims. e. News Japan will give independence to Indonesia On August 12, 1945, Japan through Marshal Terauchi in Dalat (Vietnam) provided information to the invited movement figures, namely Ir. Soekarno, Drs. Moh. Hatta, and Dr. Radjiman Wediodiningrat that the Japanese government will immediately give independence to the Indonesian Nation and the proclamation of independence can be carried out on August 24, 1945, the implementation will be carried out by the PPKI. f. Sutan Syahrir's urging for Ir. Soekarno immediately proclaimed independence Two days ago, when Ir. Soekarno, Drs. Moh. Hatta, and Dr. Radjiman Wediodiningrat returned to his homeland from Dalat (Vietnam), Sutan Syahrir urged that Bung Karno be able to immediately proclaim independence because he considered the results of the meeting in Dalat a Japanese deception, because Japan had surrendered to the Allies and in order to avoid division within the nationalist camp and cons against Japan. Soekarno was not yet convinced that Japan had indeed surrendered, and had the proclamation of independence taken place at the time, this would have caused widespread bloodshed, and could have fatal consequences if the Indonesian fighters were not ready. Soekarno then told Hatta that Syahrir had no right to proclaim independence because it was the right of the PPKI (Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence). Meanwhile Syahrir considered PPKI a Japanese-made body and the proclamation of independence by PPKI was only a "gift" from Japan g. Japan officially surrendered to the Allies on the ship USS Missouri. After the fall of the Atomic Bomb on the cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima on August 6 and 9, 1945 which resulted in the destruction of the Japanese military, on August 14, 1945 the Japanese surrendered officially to the Allies on board the USS Missouri. At that time the Japanese army still controlled Indonesia because Japan promised to return Indonesia to the Allies.