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Indonesian National Revolution
Armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between the Republic of Indonesia and the Dutch Empire and an internal social revolution during postwar and postcolonial Indonesia. It took place between Indonesia's declaration of independence in 1945 and the Netherlands' recognition of Indonesia's independence at the end of 1949. -
Proclamation of Independence / Sukarno appointed as President
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. Indonesian National Revolution - fight for independence against the Dutch, until indepdencen recognized (1945-1949). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proclamation_of_Indonesian_Independence -
Dissolution of United States of Indonesia into Republic of Indonesia.
Dissolution of United States of Indonesia into Republic of Indonesia. Liberal democracy period (parliament) until imposition of martial law by Sukarno. -
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Guided Democracy in Indonesia
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New Order - Suharto takeo ver
The "New Order" was so called to distinguish itself from Sukarno's "Old Order". Pancasila was promoted as the national ideology, one that pre-dated introduced religions such as Hinduism or Islam. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Order_(Indonesia) -
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Suharto Regime
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Trisakti Shootings
At a demonstration demanding President Suharto's resignation, soldiers opened fire on unarmed protestors. The shootings caused riots to break out throughout Indonesia, eventually leading to Suharto's resignation Four students, Elang Mulia Lesmana, Heri Hertanto, Hafidin Royan, and Hendriawan Sie, were killed and dozens more were injured. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI97D4tMj70
