Contents Of The Youth Oath 28 October 1928 Clearly

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YOGYAKARTA - The Youth Pledge is a new forerunner for the struggle of the Indonesian nation. The youth oath became one of the tools to escape from the shackles of the colonialists. This oath was the result of the first youth congress in 1926 in Jakarta. Meanwhile, the second youth congress was held on 27-28 October 1928 in Jakarta. The youth oath that resulted in decisions that affirmed the ideals of the Indonesian homeland, the Indonesian nation, and the Indonesian language.

The youth congress on October 28, 1928 resulted in a clear agreement. The contents of the youth oath are as follows

First: We, the sons and daughters of Indonesia, acknowledge the full blood of the people of Indonesia, the land of Indonesia.

Kedoea: We, the sons and daughters of Indonesia, acknowledge the unity of the nation, the Indonesian nation.

Third: We, the sons and daughters of Indonesia, support the united language, Indonesian.

The beginning of the decision was the Pledge of the youth which was then linked to the very well known Gajah Mada Palapa Oath.

The objectives of the Youth Pledge are as follows:

1. The Youth Pledge awakens the nationalism of Indonesian youth, not only that but actually all Indonesian people to move, expel, and oppose the invaders.

2. The Youth Pledge strengthens the sense of unity and integrity of the Indonesian nation.

3. The youth oath can strengthen Indonesian youth to be more enthusiastic by eliminating the regional sense that has always been a barrier to the people.

The youth oath is very meaningful for the younger generation to love their homeland more. On October 28 itself was designated as the day of the youth oath, the purpose of which was to thank the youth oath figures who were willing to fight and sacrifice for Indonesia. (CAMP)