On 10th of November, the nation of Indonesia again commemorate the Heroes Day. This momentum is right to recall the figures of the leaders of the struggle movement for the sake of national independence.
Not just remembering, the thoughts and actions of the heroes also gave their own inspiration for generations after them. Here are 10 most inspiring heroes of the poll results KORAN SINDO.
1.SOEKARNO
Soekarno proposed the basis of the State of the Republic of Indonesia, namely Pancasila. This was conveyed in a speech before the BPUPKI Meeting, June 1, 1945. The formulation of Pancasila was then accepted as the basis of the state and included in the Preamble of the Constitution. Sukarno is known as a reliable orator. During his speech he was able to thrill the hearts of his listeners. In addition to having a patriotic soul, Sukarno is also a smart politician. He has eight languages.
2.KARTINI
Kartini is a noble woman who has moderate thinking. Most of his life he spent to fight for the equal rights of women. Kartini founded a school called Kartini School in 1912 in Semarang. Kartini's struggle changed the paradigm of Indonesian society towards gender. Women's participation in the public sector today also can not be separated from Kartini's thoughts in letters sent to her friends.
3.SOEDIRMAN
Soedirman was appointed commander-in-chief on 18 December 1948. On 19 December 1948, the Dutch launched Military Aggression II to occupy Yogyakarta. Soedirman, along with a small group of soldiers and private doctors, traveled south and started a seven-month guerrilla fight. He commanded military activities on the island of Java, including the March 1, 1949 General Offensive in Yogyakarta, led by Lieutenant Colonel Soeharto.