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Independence Day Indonesia 2013

Date: 
Saturday, August 17, 2013

On August 17, 1945, Sukarno announced the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence.

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.

A public holiday that is centered around patriotism.

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