Biography Dewi Sartika

1. Introduction (Orientation)
Dewi Sartika known as one of Indonesian national heroes. Dewi Sartika was born
on December 4th, 1884. Her father was Raden Somanegara and her mother was Nyi
Raden Rajapermas. Dewi Sartika born in a Sundanese noble family. Her parent were
fighting so hard to sent her to school, it was because at that time sending women to a
school was againts the culture. After school, Dewi Sartika often pretended to be a
teacher while playing with her parents.

2. A Series of Events
After her father died, Dewi Sartika lived with her uncle named Arya who was a
governor of Cicalengka. At that time, her mother was exiled to Ternate for rebelling the
Netherlands East Indies government. Dewi Sartika gained knowledge of Sundanese
culture from her uncle, while her knowledge of western culture was gained from the wife
of residence assisstant. She showed her interest in education by teaching children of
Kepatihan maid, so they were able to write and read a few words in Dutch.

In 1899 she moved to Bandung and stay with her mother. She became more
determined to reach her goal to establish a school that aimed to promote women’s
education. Finally, on January 16, 1904 she established a school named Sekolah Isteri at
Bandung Regency’s Pendopo. Sekolah Isteri was originally had only 20 students. Dewi
Sartika was helped by two cousins, Ny. Poerwa and Nyi Oewid.
 3. Closing (Re-Orientation)
In 1906, Dewi Sartika married Raden Kanduruhan Agah Suriawinata, who was a
teacher at Sekolah Karang Pamulang. From her marriage, she has a son named Raden
Atot. In 1910, Sekolah Isteri was relocated to Ciguriang street and the school name
changed to Sekolah Kaoetamaan Isteri (Wife Eminency School). In 1912, there were nine
Sekolah Kaoetamaan Isteri on regencies of West Java. After 25 years, the school name
changed to Sekolah Raden Dewi. As for her dedication on education field, she was
awarded by the Indian-Dutch government on Desember 1st, 1966 as National
Independence Hero.

Nama : Delvia Aisyah S.

Kelas : XI IPS 2
No : 11
 Ir. Soekarno
1. Introduction (Orientation)
Soekarno was born in Surabaya on June 6th 1901. Ir. Soekarno is also well-
known as the founding Father of Indonesia was the first president known as proclaimer
with Dr. Mohammad Hatta.

2. A Series of Events
He graduated from Technische Hoge School (*Bandung Institute of Technology),
Bandung In 1926.On July 4th 1927, Soekarno founded the PNI (Indonesian National
Party) to achieve the independence. His charisma and intelligence made him famous as
an orator who can excite people.

Dutch feel threatened by the attitude of his nationalism. In December 1929,

Soekarno and other PNI leaders were arrested and imprisoned.PNI itself dissolved and
changed into PARTINDO. His struggles continued after he was released, but in August
1933, the proclamator of Indonesian re-arrested and exiled to Ende, Flores, then moved to
Bengkulu.Soekarno was released when the Japanese took over the Dutch. Japan called Ir.
Soekarno, Mohammad Hatta, Ki Hajar Dewantara and K.H. Mas Mansur founded
PUTERA (Pusat Tenaga Rakyat) for the benefit of Japan.

However, more precisely PUTERA fight for the people’s interests. As a result,
Japan disperses PUTERA. When his position in the Asia Raya started recessive War
Allies, the Japanese established BPUPKI.At the hearing BPUPKI on June 1st 1945,
Soekarno put forward the idea of a basic State called Pancasila.After BPUPKI disbanded,
he was appointed as chairman of PPKI. After that Japan call Soekarno, Hatta, and
Radjiman Wedyodiningrat to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to meet with General
Terauchi to discuss the issue of Indonesian independence.

After returning to Indonesia, Soekarno and Hatta were kidnapped by youths who
had heard the news of the defeat of Japan’s and brought to Rengasdengklok.Finally, an
agreement was reached so that Soekarno-Hatta returns to Jakarta for preparing the
manuscript of Proclamation. Together with Hatta, Soekarno proclaimed Indonesia’s
independence on behalf of Indonesian on August 17th, 1945 in East Pegangsaan street
no. 56, Jakarta.
3. Closing (Re-Orientation)
This independence is the result of the struggle of the entire of Indonesian. One
day later, he was inaugurated as the first President of Indonesia. He ruled for 22 years.
Soekarno passed away at the age of 69 years and was buried in Blitar, East Java. The
story of Soekarno is filmed by Hanung Bramantyo with title