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Sukarno Museum and Memorial sites in Blitar, Java, Indonesia

By herbrunbridge Posted in Culture & History, Historical Buildings & Temples, Indonesia, Museums & Art Galleries , , | No Comments »

Born Kusno Sosrodihardjo, Sukarno (also spelled Soekarno) was the first president of Indonesia. He was born in the city of Blitar on June 6, 1901, was overthrown by one of his generals, Suharto, in 1967, and died June 21, 1970.  Known affectionately as Bung Karno in his native city, his body was eventually transferred from […]

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