National Veterans -Day August 10: History and how to commemorate it

Jakarta – Every August 10 is commemorated by the National Veterans Day. This warning is a form of respect for fighters who devoted themselves to the independence and sovereignty of the nation, as well as a reminder of the great role and struggle of the veterans. National Veterans Day every August 10 is determined by the Presidential Decision (Keppres) number 30 of 2014.Nemenance of National Veterans Day is intended to commemorate the ceasefire on August 10, 1949 to the independence fighters of the Republic of Indonesia against the Dutch army in Surakarta. To remember the services and sacrifice of veterans struggling, defending and retaining the sovereignty of the Republic of the Republic of Indonesia, as well as participating in the implementation of world peace, the National Veterans Day was determined. Browse to continue with content, although it has long been commemorated by the Veterans Organization, only in 2014 the government officially established August 10 as a National Veterans Day. This determination was set out in the presidential decision number 30 of 2014 by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who said it is today a reminder of the services and sacrifice of the heroes of the country, both in physical war and non-military struggle. How to commemorate the National Veterans Day -driven anniversary of National Veterans Day is usually performed with ceremonies, flower sowing, visits to veteran houses or social activities involving former fighters. Some agencies have also held national discussions and seminars to investigate the value of the struggle and spirit of the defense of the country. The community can participate in the commemoration of National Veterans Day by uploading greetings or reflection on social media. The following examples of greetings that can be used: Happy National Veterans Day! Thank you for your sacrifice and struggle for the independence and sovereignty of the nation. The respect for the services of the fighters is part of maintaining independence. Happy National Veterans -Day August 10, 2025. Your coat is timeless, Your struggle is forever in history. Thanks Veterans! Behind independence there are blood and tears of fighters. Let’s respect the veterans today and so on. Happy National Veterans Day! Your spirit is an inspiration for the next generation of the nation. For all fighters who have lifted weapons for the country, we deliver respect as high as possible. Without You, we will not feel the meaning of freedom today. Thanks for Indonesian veterans. Today we remember the courage and dedication of the heroes. Happy National Veterans -Day 2025. Hopefully the veterans’ fighting spirit will always lift in the Chest of the Nation’s children. Thank you for showing the meaning of true motherland love. Dirgahayu Indonesian veterans! The commemoration of the National Veterans Day August 10 is a moment to commemorate the services of the fighters of the country. Let us respect their struggle by maintaining national unity and spirit. Happy National Veterans Day! (Wia/IMK)