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Sukarno was an Indonesian politician who played a major role in the Indonesian struggle for independence. An important leader of the country's nationalist movement, Sukarno declared Indonesian independence from the Dutch Empire and became Indonesia's first president in 1945. He was successful in resisting Dutch re-colonization efforts and went on to serve as the Indonesian president until 1967.
B. J. Habibie was an Indonesian politician best remembered for his service as the President of Indonesia from 21 May 1998 to 20 October 1999. An important political figure, Habibie also served as the Vice President of Indonesia in 1998. From 1978 to 1998, he served as the Minister of Research and Technology.
Grandson of the founder of the Nahdatul Ulama, Abdurrahman Wahid shunned the orthodox education at his university in Cairo and immersed himself in American movies, football, and Marxism. The former Indonesian president was a Magsaysay Award winner and is remembered for promoting peace, education, and social development.
The 2nd president of Indonesia, Suharto was also the country’s longest-serving president. His dictatorial reign of over 30 years brought about economic and political stability in the country. A military general, he came to power with the fall of Sukarno. He introduced the New Order and also massacred countless leftists.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is an Indonesian politician best known for his service as the President of Indonesia from 2004 to 2014. An influential politician, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono also served as the Minister of Mining and Energy of Indonesia from 1999 to 2000. He then served as the Coordinating Minister of Politics and Security Affairs of Indonesia on two occasions.
Megawati Sukarnoputri is an Indonesian politician who became the first female president of the country in 2001. An important political leader, Sukarnoputri also served as the Vice President of Indonesia from 21 October 1999 to 23 July 2001. Megawati Sukarnoputri is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including the Star of the Republic of Indonesia award.
