Quote by Sukarno: “We want independence now! Not later, not tomorrow, but now!”

Sukarno’s powerful demand for immediate self-rule encapsulated the urgent nationalist sentiment sweeping through Indonesia. This quote reflects his unwavering determination to break free from colonial domination without delay.

This was a pivotal moment in Indonesian history, delivered on the eve of the proclamation of independence following Japan's surrender in WWII. It galvanized the nation to assert its sovereignty.

First President of Indonesia, who led the country's independence proclamation in 1945 and served until 1967. He was a founding architect of the Non-Aligned Movement and hosted the 1955 Bandung Conference, which brought together leaders of newly independent Asian and African nations. His political philosophy blended nationalism, Islam, and Marxism.