The Tallest and Historic Statues of Indonesian Heroes
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VIVA – Indonesia was able to achieve independence after a long period of colonialism because of the struggle of Indonesian and also the heroes. The heroes have fought life and death to defend Indonesia.
For their outstanding service and struggle in helping Indonesia to become independent, the Indonesian government decided to make a statue as a form of respect and love for Indonesian heroes. It has a purpose for future generations to be able to recognize the history of heroes in Indonesia.
1. WR Supratman Statue
Diorama WR Supratman mainkan Indonesia Raya saat Sumpah Pemuda
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WR Supratman or Wage Rudolf Supratman was born on March 19, 1903, and died on August 17, 1938. He’s known as a teacher, journalist, violinist, and composer during the Dutch East Indies era.
WR Supratman is known as the composer of the Indonesian national anthem, Indonesia Raya. For his services and struggles, the Indonesian government made a statue of WR Supratman with a height of two meters.
The statue shows the Surabaya-born hero holding a musical instrument, namely the violin. The statue is located in the tomb of WR Supratman on Kenjeran street, East Surabaya.
2. Seven Statues of Heroes of the Revolution
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The seven Revolutionary Heroes Statues are 2.5 meters each and stand on a 1.5-meter-high relief. It describes the events of September 30. While on the back wall as high as 17 meters depicts the date of Indonesian independence. On the wall, there is also a statue of an eagle that symbolizes Indonesia.
The seven Revolutionary Heroes Statues are located on Pondok Gede street, Crocodile Hole, Kec. Cipayung, East Jakarta City, Special Capital Region of Jakarta. In addition, the seven Statues of Heroes of the Revolution are named respectively, as follows:
- Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Ahmad Yani,
- Major General TNI R. Suprapto
 - Major General TNI M.T. Haryono
- Major General TNI Siswondo Parman
- Brigadier General TNI DI Panjaitan
