Pembela Tanah Air Museum (PETA Museum) is museum in Bogor, Indonesia. The museum was established to provide a tribute to former soldiers (PETA) for their contributions in establishment the nation.[1] In addition, the museum also gives an overview of Indonesia's independence struggle and preparation to fulfil its independence.[1][2]
History[edit]
The original building housing the museum was built in 1745 by colonial army soldiers in a European (British) style.[3] In 1943, the building was used as an army training centre (still under the control of Japan).[3] Development of the PETA Museum began on 14 November 1993 with the laying of the first stone by the Vice President, Umar Wirahadikusumah.[4] The development took approximately two years and was inaugurated by President Suharto on December 18, 1995.[4]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b "Museum Pembela Tanah Air". Indonesia: disparbud.jabarprov.go.id. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "Mengunjungi Museum PETA, Tempat Soedirman dan Soeharto Dilatih". merdeka.com. 17 February 2014. Archived from the original on 14 June 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ a b "Museum PETA". Indonesia: kotabogor.go.id. Archived from the original on 30 March 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ a b "Museum PETA (Perjuangan Bogor)". asosiasimuseumindonesia.org. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
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