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Youth Pledge

Indonesian history
Also known as: Sumpah Pemuda
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The Youth Pledge, or Sumpah Pemuda, was a pivotal declaration made on October 28, 1928, by Indonesian youth organizations. This pledge marked a significant moment in the development of Indonesian nationalism, as it unified diverse youth groups under a common vision. The participants vowed to recognize only one Indonesian motherland, one Indonesian people, and one Indonesian language. This declaration is widely considered the founding moment of the Indonesian language and a crucial step towards the nation's eventual independence from Dutch colonial rule.1

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