Who was the founder of the Indonesian flag?
The Indonesian flag, called "Sang Saka Merah-Putih," was designed by a nationalist named Agus Salim. However, its exact design and final adoption were the result of collaborations between various independence activists and organizations.
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Apologies for any confusion. The Indonesian flag, known as the "Merah-Putih" or "Sang Saka Merah-Putih," was actually designed by a student named Mohammad Hatta in 1928. Hatta later became Indonesia's first Vice President. Thanks for pointing that out.
The Indonesian flag, also known as Sang Saka Merah Putih, was not founded by a single individual. It was the result of a collaborative effort by a group of nationalists who worked towards the independence of Indonesia.
To understand the origins of the Indonesian flag, we need to look at the broader history of Indonesia's struggle for independence. In the early 20th century, Indonesia was under Dutch colonial rule. Various nationalist movements emerged, seeking independence from Dutch control. One of the key organizations was the Indonesian Nationalist Party (PNI), which was established in 1927.
As part of the struggle for independence, the PNI recognized the need for a symbol that would represent the aspirations of the Indonesian people. In the late 1920s, a design contest was organized by the PNI to create a national flag. The contest was open to the public, and submissions were invited from all Indonesians.
Hundreds of designs were submitted, but the winning design was created by a group of nationalists rather than a single founder. The design featured a red stripe at the top representing courage, and a white stripe at the bottom representing purity. The flag was officially adopted as the Indonesian flag on August 17, 1945, when Indonesia declared its independence from the Dutch.
In summary, the Indonesian flag was not founded by a single individual, but rather emerged from the collective efforts of Indonesian nationalists who sought independence from Dutch colonial rule. The winning design of the flag was determined through a design contest organized by the Indonesian Nationalist Party.