From Revolution to Global Recognition | The Inauguration of Soekarno as President RIS (1949)

On December 27, 1949, a turning point in Indonesian history was made.
After years of fighting against Dutch colonial rule, the world finally recognized Indonesia’s sovereignty.
In a solemn ceremony held at the State Palace in Jakarta, Ir. Soekarno was officially inaugurated as the President of the Republic of the United States of Indonesia (RIS) — a new federal state formed after the Dutch-Indonesian Round Table Conference (RTC) in The Hague.

This historical documentary takes you back to that monumental day — capturing the atmosphere of the inauguration, the diplomatic negotiations behind it, and the significance of the RIS period as a bridge between revolution and the birth of a unified Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).

Through authentic archival footage, narration, and visuals, this video revisits a moment often forgotten, when Indonesia’s independence was not only declared, but acknowledged by the world.

📜 Watch the full story in our historical documentary:
“From Revolution to Global Recognition: The Inauguration of Soekarno as President of the Republic of Indonesia (RIS)”

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