Soekarno

Soekarno was Indonesia’s first president, serving from 1945 to 1967. He was a key leader in Indonesia’s struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule and played a major role in uniting the diverse archipelago into a single nation. A charismatic orator and nationalist, Soekarno promoted ideas of unity, anti-imperialism, and socialism. His leadership faced challenges, including political turbulence and economic issues, eventually leading to his ousting. Despite this, he is remembered as a founding father of Indonesia, symbolizing independence, national pride, and the pursuit of unity among diverse cultures and peoples.