Who does not know Fatmawati Sukarno, he was the First Lady of the First President of Indonesia, Soekarno, and also known as tailors heritage flag being hoisted at the time of the proclamation of independence of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17, 1945. Fatmawati Sukarno was born on Monday, 5 February 1923 12:00 Lunch in the city of Bengkulu, as the only child of the family H. Hassan Din and Siti Chadidjah. Fatmawati childhood full of challenges and difficulties, due to the colonial system that is run by the Dutch government. His father, Hassan Din originally Dutch company personnel, Bersomij in Bengkulu. But because they do not want to leave his activities as a member of Muhammadiyah, he later left the company. After that, Hassan Din frequently changing business and moving to a number of cities in Southern Sumatra.Not many people know that it is actually a descendant of the kingdom Fatmawati Indrapura Mukomuko. Din Hassan's father was a descendant of the 6 of the Royal princess jasmine flowers. Princess jasmine flowers when interpreted is beautiful daughters, simple, thoughtful. No wonder when Fatmawati have wise and nurturing nature. The love relationship between Sukarno and Fatmawti initially require a very severe struggle. In order to get Fatmawati that he loved so much Bung Karno with a very heavy feeling forced to give up the departure of Mrs. Inggit, a woman who is so strong and sincere accompany Bung Karno in the struggle for Indonesian independence. Bitter as outcasts (prisoners Netherlands) is often passed along Bu Inggit Bung Karno. But history says another. Travel time other wills, Fatmawati presence among Bung Karno and Mrs. Inggit has changed everything.
Biography Fatmawati Soekarno
In 1943 Bung Karno married Fatmawati, and therefore Fatmawati still in Bengkulu, while Bung Karno in Jakarta busy with activities as leader of the People Power Center (Son), the marriage was performed by a representative of a relative Bung Karno, overseer Sardjono. On June 1, 1943, ushered Fatmawati with his parents went to Jakarta, melalaui road, since it Fatmawati accompany Bung Karno in the struggle for Indonesian independence. The journey of love this pair of doves, finally blessed with five children: Guntur, Mega, Rachma, Sukma, and thunder. Not even their ship sailed home, Sukarno could not resist the turmoil of his love for another woman named Hartini. This is one of the root causes of the dramatic separation between Sukarno and Fatmawati.
Friday in the month of Ramadan, at 05.00 am, the dawn of August 17, 1945 in the eastern horizon radiating time, morning dew still hanging on the edge of the leaf, the nation's leaders and youth leaders out of the house of Admiral Maeda, to overcome pride after formulating the text of the Proclamation until dawn . Them, have agreed to proclaim the independence of Indonesia that day at home Sukarno, Pegangsaan Timur No. 56 Jakarta, at 10:00 am. At 10:00, with a steady and clear voice, Sukarno read the proclamation, Freedom shrieked also reverberate everywhere and finally able to proclaim the independence of Indonesia to the world.
If anyone asks, what is the role of women before the second of proclamation of independence? Of course we will be reminded of the figure Fatmawati, wife of Bung Karno. It was he who sew Sang Saka Merah Putih flag. After that, there was a young woman who brought a tray Trimurti heritage flag and surrender to Latif Hendraningrat and Soehoed to be flown. And, all attendees Indonesian national anthem echoed in Pegangsaan 56 East Jakarta. On that day, Mrs. Fatmawati participated in the ceremony and be doers of the history of Indonesian Independence.
One of the points decision Indonesian Independence Preparatory Committee (PPKI) in its meeting dated August 19, 1945
is to choose the Bung Karno and Moh. Hatta as President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia. On January 4, 1946 Indonesian government center was moved to Yogyakarta due to circumstances felt increasingly unsafe Jakarta, following the presence of a bum NICA arrival of allied forces.
Mother Fatmawai and Bung Karno never celebrate wedding anniversary, silver wedding Never or gold wedding, wedding anniversary 1st, 2nd or 3rd just never. The reason is not because they never remember when married. This may be because during the marriage, being wrapped war era. At the time of World War II was raging and new Japan come to colonize Indonesia.
"We never celebrate the wedding of silver or gold wedding. So we think it's a matter for granted, while we are always faced with the enormous problems that great and terrible," recalls Mrs. Fatmawati at Bung Karno Masa Muda book, published by Inter-City Library, 1978 .
Bung Karno married life and Fatmawati indeed turbulent struggle. Two years after they married, Indonesia achieved independence. But this has not been completed, even when the physical struggle reached its peak. Bung Karno was certainly involved in any important moments of national struggle. This couple gave birth to their first son, namely Thunder Soekarnoputra. Thunder was born at the time of Sukarno was aged 42 years. Next born Megawati, Rachmawati, Sukmawati, and thunder. Bung Karno children are known to have high artistic talent. It was not surprising considering the Bung Karno was an admirer of the works of art figure, while Mrs. Fatmawati very good at dancing.
Biography Fatmawati Soekarno
In the warm city, Mrs. Fatmawati get much sympathy, because of his friendly and easy to get along with various levels of society. As First Lady, Mrs. Fatmawati often accompany Bung Karno in visits to various regions of the Republic of Indonesia to arouse people's resistance against the Dutch and following the visit of President Soekarno to various countries friendly. The participation of women in development has been shown Mother Fatmawati, he often perform social activities, such as active in literacy, encourage women, both in education and the economy. In May 14, 1980 he died of a heart attack while on his way home from Mecca pilgrimage, and was buried in Rubber bivouac, Jakarta. His last words before he died that time:
"Come to Mecca has become pendaman my goal. Every day I do dhikr and say the shahada and ask that given the power to draw closer to God. Also ask that given by God, courage and continue the struggle fi sabilillah. I pray to its original ideals are ideals of independent Indonesia. Do not let fly an independent Indonesia. "
In the city of Bengkulu, as the hometown of Mother Fatmawati, Local Government and all elements provide an appreciation of Mother Fatmawati. As a form of appreciation and also to commemorate Mother Fatmawati, then on November 14, 2001, the airport was changed to Padang Kemiling Fatmawati Airport. Change the name of the airport was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Indonesia Megawati Sukarnoputri. Mother Fatmawati struggle during the pre-independence and post-independence is recognized by the Central Government, through the Decree of the President of the Republic of Indonesia No. 118 / TK / 2000 dated November 4, 2000 by President Abdurrahman Wahid, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to give the title of National Hero to Mrs. Fatmawati.