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Mohammad Hatta

1902–1980 · 20th century

Mohammad Hatta was an Indonesian nationalist leader from West Sumatra. With Sukarno he cooperated with the Japanese occupation to advance independence and signed the proclamation of 17 August 1945. He became the first vice-president, led the delegation that secured Dutch recognition in 1949 and was prime minister of the United States of Indonesia. He resigned the vice-presidency in 1956.

Mohammad Hatta
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Japanese occupation of the Dutch East IndiesIndonesiaUnited States of Indonesia

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