Mohammad
Hatta was born on August 12, 1902 ,
at Bukit Tinggi, West Sumatra . His father is Djamil and
mother is Soleha. Of 6 (six) siblings, Hatta was the only boy.
When
Hatta was still in the ELS (Elementary School in the Dutch Education system) in
Bukit Tinggi, his uncle, Rais, were arrested for criticizing the colonial
government as stated in the Utusan Melayu Daily. That’s when he witnesses his
first injustice caused by the Dutch Colonial Government. Upon his education in
the MULO (Netherland’s Middle School), he begins developing his political
awareness by following the Jong Sumatranen Bond.
Upon
his study in Holland , he
demonstrated his skill as an effective organizer. He becomes well-known throughout
the Indonesian students in Holland .
That is how he becomes the chairman of The Perhimpunan Indonesia (Indonesian
Students Association in the Netherland). His duty includes appearing at
international causes and ensuring the publishing of the Indonesia Merdeka
magazine. He also made an effort to incite organization movement aiming at the
independence of Indonesia .
Back to Indonesia ,
he remains active in the national movements which led to his exile to Digul,
Banda Neira, etc.
Located
in the residence building of Tadashi Maeda (now Museum Perumusan NaskahProklamasi), he, with Soekarno and Ahmad Subardjo, drafted and composed the
proclamation text.
After independence, he was chosen as the vice president of Indonesia, accompanied Soekarno as a president. His fight for this country never ended because even after the independence, Indonesia’s sovereignty remains threatened with enemies from inside and outside of Indonesia. Finnally, he rested his eyes on March 14, 1980.
After independence, he was chosen as the vice president of Indonesia, accompanied Soekarno as a president. His fight for this country never ended because even after the independence, Indonesia’s sovereignty remains threatened with enemies from inside and outside of Indonesia. Finnally, he rested his eyes on March 14, 1980.
