Pembela Tanah Air Museum Explained
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
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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Notes and References
- Web site: Museum Pembela Tanah Air . disparbud.jabarprov.go.id . Indonesia . 8 May 2014 . 4 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170704230730/http://www.disparbud.jabarprov.go.id/wisata/dest-det.php?id=398&lang=id . dead .
- Web site: Mengunjungi Museum PETA, Tempat Soedirman dan Soeharto Dilatih . 17 February 2014 . merdeka.com . 9 May 2014 . 14 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140614101756/http://m.merdeka.com/peristiwa/mengunjungi-museum-peta-tempat-soedirman-soeharto-dilatih.html . dead .
- Web site: Museum PETA . kotabogor.go.id . Indonesia . 8 May 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140330014501/http://kotabogor.go.id/component/content/article/134-objek-wisata/4166-museum-peta . 30 March 2014 .
- Web site: Museum PETA (Perjuangan Bogor) . asosiasimuseumindonesia.org . 8 May 2014.
