Pancasila
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Pancasila is the official, foundational philosophical theory and state ideology of Indonesia. The name is made from two words originally derived from Sanskrit: pañca 'five' and śīla 'principles; prece
A depiction of the Garuda Pancasila on a poster; each tenet of the Pancasila is written beside its symbol.
Five Pancasila symbols on Indonesian stamps (1965)
Indonesian National Party
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The Indonesian National Party was the name used by several nationalist political parties in Indonesia from 1927 until 1973. The first PNI was established by future President Sukarno. After independenc
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…party Sarekat Islam was established in 1905, followed by Masyumi in 1943. The Communist Party was established in 1914, while Sukarno's nationalist Indonesian National Party was established in 1927. During the struggle for independence, a debate emerged over whether the foundation of the future state should be "Islamic" or…
Sidik Djojosukarto, PNI chairman 1950–1955
Ali Sastroamidjojo, PNI chairman and Indonesian prime minister
Hadisubeno Sosrowerdojo, the final PNI chairman
Sartono, Lukisan Revolusi Rakjat Indonesia