Muhammad Hatta's Biography

Muhammad Hatta was one of Indonesian founding fathers. He live from 1902 until 1980. Together with Sukarno, he proclaimed the independence of Indonesia on 17^th August 1945.

Muhammad Hatta was born on 12^th August 1902 in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra. When he was still in junior high school in Bukittinggi he joined the league of Young Sumatrans.

When he finished his study in Bukittinggi, he moved to Batavia. Then, he went to the Netherlands to continue his study. When he was there, he participated actively in the National Movement. As a result, he was arrested by the Dutch government.

In 1932, Bung Hatta went back to Indonesia. He joined a political organization called Pendidikan Nasional Indonesia. This organization wanted Indonesian people to know many things about polotic. Because of this activity he was arrested again. He was sent to Boven Digul, and later to Banda Neira as a prisoner. Before the Japanese invaded Indonesia in 1942 he was brought back to Java.

On 17^th August 1945, two days after Japan surrendered to the Allies, Bung Karno and Bung Hatta declared the independence of Indonesia. Then, they were selected as the president and vice president. Bung Hatta was the vice president until 1956. He resigned and concentrated in writing. On 14^th March 1980 Bung Hatta passed away in Jakarta.

Muhammad Hatta was one of the greatest people in Indonesia. People will always remember him as an honest and sincere person.