Sukarno

Sukarno (June 6, 1901 – June 21, 1970) was the first President of Indonesia. He helped the country win its independence from the Netherlands and was President from 1945 to 1967, presiding over mixed success in the country's turbulent transition to independence. Sukarno was forced from power by one of his generals, Suharto, who formally became President in March 1967.

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June 6 - 1901 - June 21 - 1970 - President of Indonesia - The Netherlands - Suharto

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Sukarno's name is sometimes spelled Soekarno (pre-1972 spelling), and Indonesians also remember him as Bung Karno. Like many Javanese people, he had just one name.

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Pre-1972 spelling - Javanese

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