Updated August 17, 2024 at 11:50 a.m.
Indonesia declared its independence on this day in 1945.
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Who declared Indonesia's independence?
Indonesia's independence from Dutch Colonial rule was declared by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were the leaders of the Indonesian nationalist movement at the time.
Did the declaration lead to immediate independence?
While the declaration of independence proclaimed Indonesia's sovereignty, it did not grant immediate independence. The Dutch colonial authorities initially rejected and resisted it. This sparked a prolonged struggle for independence, known as the Indonesian National Revolution, which lasted until 1949.
When did Indonesia gain full independence?
Indonesia officially gained full independence on December 27, 1949, after reaching a diplomatic agreement with the Dutch through the Round Table Conference held in The Hague, Netherlands.