Muhammad Hatta was one of Indonesian founding fathers. He lived from 1902 until 1980. Together with Sukarno, he proclaimed the independence of Indonesian on 17th August 1945.
Muhammad Hatta was born on 12th August 1902 in Bukittinggi, west Sumatra. When he was still in junior high school in Bukittinggi he joined the league of young Sumantrans.
When he finished his study in Bukittinggi, he moved to Batavia. Then, he went to the Netherland to continue his study. When he was there, he participated actively in the nation movement. As a result, he was arrested by the Dutch government.
In 1932, Bung Hatta went back to Indonesia. He joined a political organization called Pendidikan National Indonesia. This organization wanted Indonesian people to know many things about politics. Because of this activity he was arrested again. He was sent to Bovan Dingual, and later to Bandan Neire as a prisoner. Before the Japanese invaded in 1942 he was bought back to Java.
On 17th August 1945, two days after Japan surrendered to the Allies, Bung Karno and Bung Hatta declared the independence of this Indonesia. Then, they were selected as the president and vice president. Bung Hatta was the vice president until 1956. He resigned and concentrated in writing. On 14th march 1980 bung hatta passed away in Jakarta.
Muhammad Hatta was one of the greatest people in Indonesia. People will always remember him as an honest and sincere person.
Taken from; English on sky
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