Sukarno
Sukarno was the founding father and first president of Indonesia, serving from 1945 until 1967. He was a key figure in the Indonesian independence movement against Dutch colonial rule and played a pivotal role in establishing the country’s identity. His administration was marked by a blend of nationalism and socialism, but he eventually faced challenges leading to his ousting in a military coup supported by Western powers.
Born on Jun 06, 1901 (124 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 4 | 8.25 | 0.55% | +20% | 273,523,615 | 1,813,416 | $1,119,000 | 7,419$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,229 | $2,700,000 | 1,401$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 2,052 | $56,000 | 55$ |
| Totals | 6 | 343,488,564 | 1,850,697 | $3,875,000 | 8,875$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Slovenia:
Sukarno is mentioned as part of the historical context of Yugoslavia.
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Indonesia:
Sukarno was the President of Indonesia who inaugurated the Hotel Indonesia Kempinski in 1962.
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Indonesia:
Sukarno was the President of Indonesia who inaugurated the Hotel Indonesia Kempinski in 1962.
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United Kingdom:
Sukarno was the then Indonesian president who attended India's first Republic Day parade in 1950.
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Indonesia:
Sukarno was not kidnapped and tried in the Netherlands during the second Dutch military aggression.
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Indonesia:
Sukarno argued that colonial rulers could not distinguish between living under duress and living adequately.
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Indonesia:
Sukarno is the founding father of Indonesia and the proclaimer of its independence.
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Indonesia:
Sukarno's speech on National Tree Day in 1961 urged planting trees for future generations.
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Indonesia:
Sukarno is mentioned in the context of being accused of involvement in a coup against his own government.
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Indonesia:
Sukarno was the President of Indonesia who ordered the formation of the Emergency Government of the Republic of Indonesia.
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