Brilio.net/en - Retrieved from the IPPHOS (Indonesia Press Photo Service) archive, here are photos from the historic day:
1. Alex and Frans Mendur, IPPHOS photographers, speaking with Soekarno.
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2. The original text.
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3. Proclamation text typed by Sayuti Melik.
4. Fatmawati, the first First Lady, sewing the flag.
5. President Soekarno reading the proclamation.
6. Prayers after declaring independence.
7. The flag-raising.
8. Important figures who attended the proclamation.
9. The crowds celebrate!
10. Newspaper headlines.
Salam Merdeka!