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If we hear the words of the hero of Indonesia's independence, maybe this figure rarely crossed our minds. His skin is white and has a pointed nose. From the outside, his physique is more similar to the nation that was colonizing at that time. But behind the foreign pride, his love for the Indonesian nation is undoubted. He not only joined in fighting the colonization, but also became a motorbike and an inspiration for the revolution.
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His name is Ernest Douwes Dekker We know two Douwes Dekker in Indonesian history Yes, they do have a blood relation Ernest is the grandson of Edward Douwes Dekker, the famous writer of his work Max Hevlar Just like his grandfather, activist blood flows in Ernest's body plus his mother who is indeed of Indonesian descent Even when he was young, Ernest was often called "Ness" He worked in a coffee plant and a sugar factory
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From there, he saw himself working hard and living hard the people of the earth. Nezha Maja even even complains about the superiority and loss of his job to defend his colleagues. He hates oppression. His critical attitude is getting worse when he became a journalist. He thought that no matter how much the Dutch government's heart of cheapness, the Dutch India will be destroyed if the government itself is not given.
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His mind then he wrote in a series of sharp articles in the newspaper and a book Inspired by grandfather's work, he dismantled the Dutch cruelty to the earth Sharp words in the newspaper and books, like a bullet that hit the Dutch In their eyes, Doe Stekker is a dangerous threat But Doe Stekker is getting bigger
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He opened the door for the young people in the school near his house to often gather and discuss about movement From the exchange of ideas every night the young people agreed to form a movement organization Budi Utomo his name Dost Dekar indeed does not join in this movement is slightly different from his thoughts but from this group he met with a smart young man who has the same thoughts as him Dr. Cipto Maungungusumo
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Time passed, Udawus Dekar saw the movements that existed not big enough and radical to support the vision and hope for the land. So he founded the Indische Parti, the first political party in the archipelago, glorifying racial equality, openly fighting colonialism and fighting for Indonesia's independence.
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With Dr. Cipto as the chairman, this party developed every day For 8 months they surrounded the Java island and graduated in various places Through the graduation that inspired the spirit and spirit of the struggle he delivered, this young party managed to gather about 7,000 members from all groups The new phase of struggle has begun, hands held in the air and the cry of independence so loud
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Dostdekar may not be Indonesian Tulin, but he dedicated his life to the freedom of Indonesia. Half a year before the Indisya Party, he founded the news letter The Express with Dr. Cipto. Through the newspaper, he also spread thoughts about racial equality and of course the initial ideas for the Indisya Party. But who would have thought that through the newspaper he built,
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There is a brilliant young man who then wrote works that changed their fate and also Indonesia forever. Thank you for watching Kok Bisa? Have any more questions? Write it in the comments below. Keep asking and stay curious!
