The Declaration Of Independence

On August 17, 1945 at precisely 10.00 am, Ir Soekamo accompanied by Drs. Mohammad Hatta proclaimed the Indonesian Independence at Jalan Pegangsaan Timur No. 56, Jakarta. Also present were:
1. Abikusno Tjokrosujoso, Sukardjo Wirjopranoto, Sukardjo Kartohadikusumo, KH Wahid Hasjim and Dr. RadjimanWidiodiningrat;
2. Deputy Mayor Suwirjo
3. Mme. Fatmawati;
4. S.K Trimurti;
5. Officers of the PETA Army: Abdul Kadir; Latif Hendraningrat and dr. Sutjipto, KemaI Idris, Daan Jahja, Ariftn Abdurrachman and Singgih
6. The Pioneer Guards Dr. Muwardi and Asmarahadi;
7. The Special Pioneer Guards Soediro, Soehoed Sastro Koesoemo, Djohar Nur and Soepeno;
8. The mass media: Soeroto; SF Mendoer and Sjahruddin.