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Indonesia is promised independence from Japan, at ceremony in Istana Gambir (Gambir Palace). Indonesian crowds celebrate news.
The promise of independence for Indonesia is broadcast throughout the city of Jakarta, following a ceremony at Istana Gambir, or the Gambir Palace (Merdeka Palace, Jawa Timur Jawa, Jawa Timur 65455, Indonesia). Exterior of Gambir Palace in Jakarta Indonesia. Indonesian leader Sukarno, head of the Japanese-created Poesat Tenaga Rakjat (POETERA - Concentration of People's Power) emerges from a car, climbs steps, and enters the Gambir Palace, presently known as Merdeka Palace. He stands together with other Indonesian officials. Imperial Japanese Army Lieutenant General Kumakichi Harada addresses the gathering and delivers news of Japanese Prime Minister Koiso's September 7, 1944 promise of future independence for Indonesia (the so-called Koiso Declaration). Large Japanese flag seen on the wall behind speakers. Sukarno approaches General Harada, bows and then speaks into a microphone. Scenes of jubilation in the streets of Jakarta as citizens hear the news that Japan has promised future independence for Indonesia (date undeclared). A man standing atop a truck announces the news over a megaphone. People stand near the truck, listen and cheer. A caravan of loaded trucks rolls slowly through a Jakarta neighborhood spreading the news about the promised independence. Citizens cheering and smiling. People standing at a railway station and at stopped trains hear the news and cheer. Citizens including men, women, and many children wave to the passing caravan. Sign on side of truck includes words "Bangsa Indonesia diperkenankan merdeka" meaning "Indonesia allowed Independence". Clip is from a Japanese newsreel during World War 2, with Japanese narration.
Dignitaries from Asia and Africa including Pandit Nehru arrives for the Afro-Asian Conference in Indonesia.
The Afro-Asian conference opens in Indonesia. Traffic on the road. A sign reads 'SWRAHA' on a building. Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru arrives for the conference in Jakarta Indonesia and his party ascends the steps of Merdeka Palace. Dignitaries from Asia and Africa seated on table. They talk about how to promote Afro-Asian economic and cultural cooperation, and oppose colonialism or neocolonialism by the United States. Men in the background record the conference. A sign reads 'Indonesia' 'Birma' Sailan' on a table. A map of the Republic of Indonesia.
The Selamat Datang Monument and Hotel Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia
Cars driving in the roundabout of Bundaran HI, Central Jakarta, Indonesia. View of the Selamat Datang Monument and Hotel Indonesia (Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1, Thamrin, Jakarta, Indonesia, 10310) in background. Shows reflection of statue in pool and then the hotel.
Various views of Indonesia press club in Jakarta.
View of the Al-Azhar Great Mosque (Masjid Agung Al-Azhar, Jl. Sisingamangaraja No.1, RT.2/RW.1, Selong, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12110, Indonesia) in Jakarta, Indonesia. Traffic passing in Central Jakarta and Indonesia Press Club in background. Shows giant mural on front of the building. Russian-made vehicle parked in front of the press club.
Delegates of organizing countries in a meeting in Bandung, Indonesia to discuss about the first Asian-African Conference.
A film shows Bandung, Indonesia preparing for the first Asian-African Conference in April 1955. People and vehicular traffic on a road. Guards outside doors in a building. A map shows Asia and Africa. Dignitaries including Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and others climb up the stairs of a building. Delegates of the organizing countries such as Burma, Indonesia and India in a conference. A map of the Republic of Indonesia. People in the streets.
Japanese bombers attack Allied warships during Battle of Java Sea
Animated map shows area from Java Island past Asian mainland to Japan. It shows path of Japanese long range bomber aircraft from Japan to Borneo. Loose formation of bombers is seen in flight above clouds. View inside cockpit of Japanese bomber shows a child's stuffed doll hung near the windshield. Extreme closeup of crew members in cockpit of Mitsubishi Ki-21 bomber in flight. More views of aircraft in formation flying above clouds. View from a bomber of Allied warships executing evasive maneuvers in the sea below. Formation of Japanese bombers in flight toward the camera. Airborne camera focuses on one ship below during evasive maneuver. Japanese crew members in their cockpit. View from the aircraft of bombs exploding in water near Allied ship trying to evade them. One appears to have struck the ship.
