Learning from history

Learning from history

Vice President Try Sutrisno hopes that the documentary film
about the history of Indonesia's struggle during the reign of the
Dutch Governor General, De Jonge, until the 1950s, compiled by
the 10 November Foundation, is broadcast nationwide. According to
the vice president, the film is very important, particularly for
the younger generation, because they will learn of the hardships
experienced by the older generation in achieving the country's
independence.

The younger generation is required to be well versed in the
country's struggle for independence. In the 17th century the
colonial rulers always succeeded in crushing the people's
struggles by applying the principle of divide et impera (divide
and rule). But the beginning of the 20th century saw the strategy
of the struggle change from the regional to the national level.
Nationalism and loyalty were disseminated and developed in the
people, who adopted the motto: Freedom or death.

Historical films will teach the younger generation the
difference between Pancasila and other ideologies, and between
the Indonesian Armed Forces and other countries' armed forces.
Learning the nation's history will also solidify their identities
as Indonesian citizens.

-- Angkatan Bersenjata, Jakarta