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Sukarno 1901–1970 pres. of Indonesia (1945–67)

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(sōkär'nō), 1901–70, Indonesian statesman, first president of Indonesia. A leader of the radical nationalist movement founded in 1927, he was jailed and exiled by the Dutch at various times in the 1930s. During World War II, Sukarno cooperated with the Japanese when Indonesia was occupied by them, while still continuing his agitation for Indonesian independence. After the war he and Mohammad Hatta played a crucial part in the establishment (Aug., 1945) of the Republic of Indonesia . In the 1950s, Sukarno attempted to consolidate his multi-island nation. He established (1956) a “guided democracy,” with a cabinet that represented all political parties. Regional and factional problems, however, led him, in July, 1959, to dissolve the constituent assembly and assume full dictatorial powers. In 1962, Sukarno ordered sporadic raids on Dutch New Guinea, intensifying a conflict that resulted in UN intervention; his action, however, brought Dutch New Guinea under Indonesian administration in…
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From The Columbia Encyclopedia
(sōkär'nō), 1901–70, Indonesian statesman, first president of Indonesia. A leader of the radical nationalist movement founded in 1927, he was jailed and exiled by the Dutch at various times in the 1930s. During World War II, Sukarno cooperated with the Japanese when Indonesia was occupied by them, …
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Also known as: Ahmed Sukarno (b. 1901–d. 1970) revolutionary leader and president of Indonesia A charismatic leader, Ahmed Sukarno left an indelible imprint on the history and politics of Indonesia. Born on June 6, 1901, he was the most important leader of the nationalist movement and the first…
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From Chambers Biographical Dictionary
Soekarno, Ahmed known as Bung Karno 1902-70 Indonesian statesman Born in Surabaya, Eastern Java, he was early identified with the movement for independence, forming the Partai National Indonesia in 1927. Imprisoned and exiled by the Dutch in Bandung (1929-31), he was freed by the Japanese (1942) and…
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From Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
(born June 6, 1901, Surabaja, Java, Dutch East Indies—died June 21, 1970, Jakarta, Indon.) First president of Indonesia (1949–67). Son of a Javanese schoolteacher, he excelled in languages, mastering Javanese, Sundanese, Balinese, and modern Indonesian, which he did much to create. He emerged as a…
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From Philip's Encyclopedia
Indonesian statesman, first president of independent Indonesia (1947-67). Founder of the Indonesian Nationalist Party (1927), he led opposition to Dutch rule and was frequently imprisoned or exiled (1933-42). At the end of World War 2, he declared Indonesian independence and became president of the…
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From Chambers Dictionary of World History
Indonesian statesman and first President of Indonesia (1945–66). He formed the Indonesia National Party (PNI) in 1927, was imprisoned by the Dutch in Bandung (1929–31), and lived in forced exile until 1942, when he emerged as a major nationalist leader during the Japanese occupation. He became…
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From The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Houghton Mifflin
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From The American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language
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