Traffic passing near Bundaran HI in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. A Volkswagen Beetle passes by the Hotel Indonesia (Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1, Thamrin, Jakarta, Indonesia, 10310). Flags of Asian countries at the entrance to the Hotel Indonesia (Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 10310 Jakarta Indonesia). Cars arriving at the “Afro-Asian Pediatric Congress”. Vehicular traffic crossing at the Selamat Datang Monument, or also known as the “Bundaran HI” or “Hotel Indonesia roundabout” (Kebon Melati, RT 01 / RW 05 10310 Jakarta), near Hotel Indonesia. Merdeka Palace (Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara, Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta) and traffic in foreground. Signboard with drawings tracing the history of 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 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.
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.
View of freedom statue of Irian Jaya Liberation Monument in Jakarta, Indonesia. Close up of the West Irian Liberation Monument bronze statue (Lapangan Banteng Park, Pasar Baru, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10710, Indonesia). Palace guard platoon Tjakrabirawa Regiment marching and start to demonstrate the manual of arms in Central Jakarta.
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.