DETIK-DETIK PROKLAMASI KEMERDEKAAN INDONESIA 1945 YANG JARANG DI KETAHUI ORANG

Summary

This video script delves into unique and lesser-known stories surrounding Indonesia's independence. It shares interesting details such as Bung Karno's health during the proclamation, the creation of the Indonesian flag by Fatmawati, and how the original draft of the proclamation was lost and later found after nearly 47 years. The script also reveals how a photographer managed to protect the valuable film documenting the historical event from Japanese soldiers. These fascinating moments highlight the struggle and unexpected events that led to Indonesia's independence.

Takeaways

• 😀 The independence of Indonesia was achieved through struggle, not granted by other nations.
• 😀 On the morning of August 17, 1945, Sukarno was ill due to malaria symptoms and did not fast during Ramadan.
• 😀 Dr. Soeharto woke Sukarno up to inform him of his condition and gave him medicine before the proclamation ceremony.
• 😀 After the ceremony, Sukarno rested again in his room, reflecting the simplicity of the event despite its historic significance.
• 😀 Indonesia could have had more than two proklamators (Sukarno and Hatta), as Hatta proposed that others at the meeting, including Ahmad Soebardjo, Sayuti Melik, and Sukarni, also sign the proclamation, but Sukarno declined.
• 😀 Fatmawati initially made a small flag for the proclamation, but it was too small, so she found a larger piece of white cloth and red fabric.
• 😀 A young man named Lukas Kustaryo found the red fabric from a vendor and gave it to Fatmawati, creating the flag that was raised on the day of independence.
• 😀 The handwritten draft of the proclamation, dictated by Sukarno, was discarded and nearly lost, but was found 47 years later by journalist BM Diah.
• 😀 The iconic photo of the proclamation ceremony was at risk of being lost when the Japanese army tried to seize the film negatives, but photographer Frans Mendendur hid them beneath a tree, preserving this key moment in history.
• 😀 The hidden film negatives were not seized by the Japanese, and the moment of the proclamation ceremony has been preserved for history.

Q & A

Why did Bung Karno not fast during Ramadan in 1945?

Bung Karno did not fast during Ramadan in 1945 because he was suffering from malaria symptoms, which affected his health.

What happened to Bung Karno on the morning of August 17, 1945?

On the morning of August 17, 1945, Bung Karno was awakened by Dr. Soeharto and complained about his poor health. He was given medicine and an injection before resting again. He woke up at 9 AM to prepare for the Proclamation ceremony.

Why were there only two signatories for the Proclamation of Independence?

Although Bung Hatta proposed that everyone present at the meeting, including Ahmad Soebardjo, Sayuti Melik, and Sukarni, should sign the Proclamation, Bung Karno rejected the idea, leading to only himself and Bung Hatta signing the document.

What did Fatmawati do in preparation for the Proclamation of Independence?

Fatmawati initially made a small red-and-white flag measuring 50 cm, but it was too small. Afterward, she found a white bedsheet and sought red fabric. A young man named Lukas Kustaryo bought the red fabric from a seller and gave it to her, allowing her to create the flag that was raised during the Proclamation.

What is the story behind the lost draft of the Proclamation of Independence?

The handwritten draft of the Proclamation of Independence, created by Bung Karno, was accidentally thrown into the trash after the ceremony. Fortunately, a journalist named BM Diah found it and kept it safe, later returning it to the government in 1992, nearly 47 years later.

How was the Proclamation ceremony captured in photographs?

The Proclamation ceremony was captured by photographer Frans Mendut. However, after the ceremony, Japanese soldiers tried to seize the negatives of the film. Mendut lied, claiming that the negatives had already been handed over, but he secretly buried them under a tree in the yard of the Asia Raja newspaper office.

What would have happened if the film negatives were taken by the Japanese soldiers?

If the Japanese soldiers had taken the film negatives, the historical moment of the Proclamation of Independence would not have been preserved in photographs, making it impossible for future generations to witness this significant event.

Why did the Proclamation ceremony take place in such a simple manner?

The Proclamation ceremony was conducted in a very simple and modest manner, reflecting the nation's humble beginnings and the dire circumstances surrounding the struggle for independence. The ceremony was not as grand as those of other nations' independence celebrations.

What role did Dr. Soeharto play on the morning of the Proclamation?

Dr. Soeharto played a key role in the morning of the Proclamation by waking Bung Karno up and attending to his health issues, ensuring he was ready for the ceremony later that day.

What happened to the handwritten Proclamation draft after the ceremony?

The handwritten Proclamation draft was discarded and accidentally ended up in the trash. It was later found by a journalist and preserved for nearly five decades before being returned to the government.