Ki Hajar Dewantara, His birth date is now celebrated in Indonesia as National Education Day
Ki Hajar Dewantara His birth date is now celebrated in Indonesia as National Education Day. Part of the motto creation, tut wuri handayani, a slogan for the ministry of education. A navy training ship bears his name, KRI Ki Hajar Dewantara . His portrait immortalizes him in the paper money 20,000 rupiah denomination in 1998. He was confirmed as a national hero of Indonesia by the 2nd President, Sukarno, on 28 November 1959. Soewardi comes from a family environment Yogyakarta Palace. He graduated from basic education in ELS. Could then continue to STOVIA (Bumiputera medical school), but it wasn't until the end because of illness. Later he worked as a writer and journalist in a newspaper, among others, Sediotomo, Midden Java, De Expres, Oetoesan Indies, Kaoem Moeda, Tjahaja Timoer and Poesara. At the time, he was considered a reliable writer. His writings communicative and sharp with anti-colonial spirit. Besides tenacious as a young reporter, he was also active in social and poli...