YOGYAKARTA Profile Soegondo Djjopoespito cannot be separated from the Youth Pledge event which is commemorated every October 28. Soegondo Djjojopoespito is an important figure involved in the Second Youth Congress. From that congress was also born the Youth Pledge which became one of the events that united the Indonesian nation.

Soegondo Djjopoespito was born on February 22, 1905 in Tuban, East Java. The father is named Kromo Sardjono, who is known as a penghulu, while his mother is named Ny Kromo Sardjono. Soegondo's father and mother are known as a religious couple who prioritizes politeness, is diligent, and upholds education.

The values instilled by parents make Soegondo a smart person and likes to read books. No wonder his knowledge is quite broad. Even his basic education is at Hollandsch-Inlandsche School (HIS) in Tuban, a school that is only intended for certain groups.

After completing his education at HIS Tuban, Soegondo continued to higher education for three years, namely at Meer Uitgebreid Lager Onderwijs (MULO) Surabaya. While in Surabaya, Soegondo lived at the HOS Cokroaminoto house. However, after graduating from MULO, Soegondo left for Yogyakarta to continue his education at the Algemeen Middelbare School (AMS). While in Yogyakarta, he lived at Ki Hajar Dewantara's house.

Soegondo himself is married to Suwarsih. Both are known as partners with high education awareness. In fact, both are known to like to read books so that they both have extensive knowledge and like to discuss.

The Role Of Soegondo Djjojopoespito In The Youth Pledge

Soegondo Djjojopoespito is considered a figure who contributed to the Youth Pledge incident when he served as chairman of the Indonesian Student Association (PPPI). As chairman, Soegondo is often the figure who urged the holding of the Second Youth Congress to unite youth with national values.

In the book entitled History of Indonesia for SMA/MA/SMK/MAK Class XI Semester 1, the Second Youth Congress was finally held. To hold a congress, the organizing committee was formed, and Soegondo was appointed as the organizing committee. In addition, there are also figures from other youth organizations such as Djoko Marsaid from Jong Java who were appointed as deputy chairman.

After holding various meetings taking into account many things, the Second Youth Congress was finally held on October 27, 1928. The congress was held with three meetings. The results of the congress were formulated by the Youth Pledge written by Mohammad Yamin.

Mohammad Yamin then gave his writing paper to Soegondo Djjopoespito who later read it. Soegondo, who served as chairman, then gave his signature on the paper written by Mohammad Yamin. From Soegondo's signature, the draft Youth Pledge was approved with the following sound.

First: Kami Poetera and Poeteri Indonesia, mengakore with satoe bloodstains, land of Indonesia;

Kedoea: Kami Poetera dan Poeteri Indonesia, mengakoe berbangsa bangsa yang satoe, bangsa Indonesia;

Third: Kami Poetera and Poeteri Indonesia mendjoendjoeng persatoean language, Indonesian.

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