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1945 in Indonesia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Indonesia in 1945.

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Historical records for Indonesia in 1945

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August

17 August 1945

Independence of Indonesia

Sukarno, Achmed · Party Leader of PNI · Politics / PNI

Proclaims Indonesian Independence

Other events (month unknown)

1945

Constitution of Indonesia

Sjahrir, Sutan · Prime Minister of Indonesia · Government / Government of Indonesia

Appointed Prime Minister of Indonesia, favours constitutional democracy for Indonesia

1945

Manifesto

Sjahrir, Sutan · Jakarta · Politics / PNI

The pamphlet "Perdjuangan Kita" gains the support of the militant Nationalists

1945

President of Indonesia

Sukarno, Achmed · President of Indonesia · Government / Government of Indonesia

Appointed President of Indonesia

1945

Prime Minister of Indonesia

Sjahrir, Sutan · Prime Minister of Indonesia · Government / Government of Indonesia

Appointed Prime Minister of Indonesia, favours constitutional democracy for Indonesia

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