BIOGRAFI FATMAWATI, IBU NEGARA INDONESIA PERTAMA

Summary

This video narrates the life of Ibu Fatmawati Soekarno, Indonesia's first First Lady and a key figure in the country's independence movement. Born in Bengkulu in 1923, she married President Soekarno in 1943 and played a vital role in the nation's struggle for freedom, famously sewing the Indonesian flag. Despite challenges in her personal life, including Soekarno's affair with another woman, Fatmawati remained dedicated to her family and nation. After her passing in 1998, she was honored with an airport named after her in Bengkulu, cementing her legacy as a symbol of women's empowerment in Indonesia.

Takeaways

• 😀 Fatmawati Soekarno was the first First Lady of Indonesia and the wife of President Soekarno.
• 😀 She is famously known as the 'seamstress' of the Proclamation of Independence flag.
• 😀 Fatmawati was born in Bengkulu on February 5, 1923, as the only child of Haji Hasan Udin and Siti Khadijah.
• 😀 Fatmawati had a deep interest in organizations and was influenced by her father's leadership in Muhammadiyah.
• 😀 She met Soekarno when he was exiled to Bengkulu, where he worked as a teacher at a Muhammadiyah school.
• 😀 Their relationship led to Soekarno's divorce from his first wife, Inggit Garnasih, and their marriage in 1943.
• 😀 Fatmawati supported Soekarno's struggle for Indonesia's independence and was an active participant in his journey.
• 😀 Fatmawati made the Indonesian flag, which was raised on August 17, 1945, to mark Indonesia's independence.
• 😀 After independence, Soekarno's affair with Hartini led to their separation, and Fatmawati lived separately with her children.
• 😀 Fatmawati passed away on May 13, 1998, from a heart attack while returning from an Umrah pilgrimage.
• 😀 To honor her legacy, an airport in Bengkulu was named Fatmawati Soekarno Airport, and she is remembered for her significant role in empowering women in Indonesia.

Q & A

Who is Fatmawati Soekarno, and what role did she play in Indonesian history?

Fatmawati Soekarno was the first First Lady of Indonesia, married to President Soekarno. She is most famous for sewing the Indonesian flag, the 'Sang Saka Merah Putih', which was hoisted during Indonesia's declaration of independence on August 17, 1945.

Where and when was Fatmawati Soekarno born?

Fatmawati Soekarno was born on February 5, 1923, in Kampung Pasar Malabar, a region in Bengkulu, Indonesia.

What kind of family did Fatmawati come from?

Fatmawati was the only daughter of Haji Hasan Udin and Siti Khadijah. Her father was a leader of the Muhammadiyah organization branch in Bengkulu, which greatly influenced her upbringing.

How did Fatmawati meet Soekarno?

Fatmawati met Soekarno when he was exiled to Bengkulu. Soekarno worked as a teacher at a Muhammadiyah school in the area, where their relationship began.

What significant event happened in 1938 regarding Fatmawati and Soekarno?

In 1938, Fatmawati and Soekarno grew close, which caused a major conflict between Soekarno and his first wife, Inggit Garnasih. Eventually, Soekarno proposed to Fatmawati, and they married in 1943.

What role did Fatmawati play in Indonesia's independence?

Fatmawati is known for sewing the Indonesian flag, which was hoisted during the declaration of Indonesia's independence on August 17, 1945. She made the flag even while heavily pregnant.

How many children did Fatmawati and Soekarno have?

Fatmawati and Soekarno had five children: Guntur Soekarnoputra, Megawati Soekarnoputri, Sukma Soekarnoputri, and Guruh Soekarnoputra.

What happened in 1946 that affected Fatmawati and Soekarno's marriage?

In 1946, after Indonesia's independence, Soekarno became involved with another woman, Hartini. This led to the eventual separation between him and Fatmawati.

Where was Fatmawati buried after her death?

Fatmawati passed away in May 1998 due to a heart attack after returning from a pilgrimage in Mecca. She was buried at Karet Bivak Cemetery in Jakarta.

How has Fatmawati's legacy been honored in Indonesia?

In recognition of her contributions, an airport in Bengkulu was named after her: the Fatmawati Soekarno International Airport. Her role in supporting Indonesia's independence and women's rights is also celebrated.