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