Library houses replica Declarations of Independence, while local town hall is modeled on a colonial predecessor ...

The Netherlands has finally recognised Aug 17, 1945 as Indonesia’s official independence day ... We see the (1945) proclamation as a historical fact,” said Rutte, as quoted by several Dutch ...

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — August 17th marked the 79th anniversary of the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence. To celebrate, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia prepared a week ...

Indonesian celebrate the 79th anniversary of the proclamation of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia, including those who live in Australia. In Melbourne, Indonesian have filled the ...

Indonesia has celebrated Independence ... to officially inaugurate the city on the 79th anniversary of its declaration of independence in 1945 after centuries of Dutch rule and then Japanese ...

A moment of silence was observed to pay tribute to the national heroes, followed by the reading of the text of proclamation of Independence. The ceremony concluded with the special prayers for the ...

Indonesia's independence from Dutch Colonial rule was declared by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were the leaders of the Indonesian nationalist movement at the time. Did the declaration lead to ...