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(May 20, 1908)
Budi Utomo was the first national
movement organization in
Indonesia, founded on 20 May 1908
in Jakarta. Founded by STOVIA
students, the organization aimed
to advance the Indonesian nation
through education, economy and
culture. The main figures behind
the establishment of Budi Utomo
THE BIRTH OF
THE BIRTH OF and Soetomo. The initial idea came
were Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo
from Dr. Wahidin who wanted to
BUDI UTOMO
BUDI UTOMO
improve education for the natives.
Soetomo and his friends then
realized the idea by establishing
Budi Utomo.
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