BIOGRAPHY OF SUSILO BAMBANG YUDHOYONO

SBY is the sixth president of Indonesia as the result of 2004 election. He is the only president
who is chosen directly by the Indonesia society. He is wise people and humble, so make most
Indonesian society choose him as the president.

SBY is an army who slave himself to the safety of Indonesia. He is the best alumnus of AKABRI
in 1973.

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is his full name, then he called SBY as the abbreviation of his long
name. He was born on September 9, 1949 in Pacitan, east java. His father is Lettu R. Soekotjo
and his mother is Sitti Habibah.

The SBY wife is Kristiani Herawati or we are familiar with her name is Ani Yudhoyono. He has
two sons, named Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono and Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono.

His first son is also an army as the Indonesia Army, while his second son is a politicos. But now,
Agus is also follow the profession of his brother and father as politicos

The education background of SBY is military. He has much military knowledge and also military
experience in the whole of Indonesia and also foreign country. Beside as an army, SBY is also the
international alumnus of some famous university in some country.

The long story of SBY education is that he is being thee alumnus of American Language Course,
Lackland, Texas AS on 1976 after he had been the best alumnus of AKABRI in 1973, then he is
also the alumnus of Airborne and Ranger Course, Fort Benning, AS on 1976. Antitank Weapon
Course in Belgian and German in 1984, he also get the title of Master of Art from Management
Webster University, Missouri, AS, and many more.

While the carrier of SBY started from being Dan Tonpan Yonif Linud 330 Kostrad in 1974 up to
1976, Komandan Sekolah Pelatih Infanteri in 1983 up to 1985, Korspri Pangab in 1993, Chief
Military Observer United Nation Peace Forces (UNPF) in the Bosnia- Herzegovina in 1995,
Pangdam II/ Sriwijaya in 1996, the leader of Fraksi ABRI MPR in 1998, Menko Polsoskam in
the governmental of president Gusdur, and also his highest position of his carrier is being the
sixth president of Indonesia during two period, I is started from 2004 up to 2014.

As the real of soldier, SBY has a lot of military task from Indonesian government. Some of his
appreciation are Adi Makayasa as the best alumnus of AKABRI in 1973, Tri Sakti Wiratama in
1973, Satya Lencana Seroja in 1976, Honorour Graduated IOAC, USA in 1983, Bintang Kartika
Eka Paksi Pratama in 1999, Bintang Asia from Business Week in 2005, and also the appreciation
of Doctor Honorius Causa from Universities Keio in 2006 as his current appreciation.

During his position of Indonesian president, SBY had already make the Indonesian society in the
best condition.
 BIOGRAPHY OF JOKO WIDODO

Ir. H. Joko Widodo is the current President of Indonesia. He was born on June 21, 1961 in
Surakarta. He is well-known with his nickname ‘Jokowi’, the acronym from his complete
name. Before he became the President of Indonesia, he was a furniture businessman. Then, he
became the Mayor of Surakarta for two periods from 2005 to 2015. But, before he finished
his time as Mayor, he became one of Jakarta’s governor candidates Ir. Basuki Tjahaja
Purnama, M.M. or Ahok in 2012. Again and again, before the due time, he was offered by
PDI-P party to be the candidate of President of Indonesia in 2014 with Jusuf Kalla as the
candidate of vice president.

About his personal life, Jokowi married Mrs. Iriana. They have three children namedGibran
Rakabumi Raka, Kahiyang Ayu, and Kaesang Pangarep. His hobby is listening to rock music.
No wonder that years ago he was seen in a stadium to watch the concert of a legendary
international rock band, Gun & Roses. Besides, Jokowi is known as a person who is straight
to the point and has calm personality. Related to his education background, Jokowi finished
his primary education at SDN 112 Tirtoyoso Solo and continued his secondary education at
SMPN 1 Solo and SMAN 6 Solo. Jokowi graduated from Forestry Faculty of Gadjah Mada
University in 1985.

When he was a kid, he ever had a bitter experience when his small house and also his father’s
stall Cinderejo Lor in were evicted and became a centre of travel agent. Jokowi’s mother said
that Jokowi was a quiet boy but he was also sociable. He always avoided any fight to keep
the peace around him. His parents always taught him the meaning of sincerity and
responsibility. His appearance is always simple. Not only that, when he was a kid, he used to
walk to school while all of his friends rode bicycle. Simplicity is the way he lives.

In 2005, Jokowi decided to be the candidate of Mayor in Solo through PDI-P party. Many
people were doubtful on his competency to be a Mayor since they thought that Jokowi was a
businessman in furniture and was not a politician at that time, even when he was announced
that he won in the election. Then, people began to trust him when he made many progressive
innovation and breakthrough. By his hands, Solo got many positive changes.

Jokowi’s journey is unpredictable and we really never know how people meet their faith.
Jokowi is one of the examples. He might never dream of being the governor of the capital
city of Indonesia, even being the President. His path is not easy, too. There were many
rumours and issues during his candidacy, but he kept calm and strong to face anything that
was going to attack him from every side.

In 2014, Jokowi was elected to be the 7th President of Indonesia with Jusuf Kalla as the Vice
President. Jokowi always tries to give his best to make Indonesia has better future. He is
always spiritful with his popular jargon ‘Kerja Nyata’.
 BIOGRAPHY OF CUT NYAK DHIEN

Cut Nyak Dhien was a leader of the Acehnese guerrilla forces during the Aceh War.she
was born in lampadang in 1848. Following the death of her husband Teuku Umar, she led
guerrilla actions against the Dutch for 25 years. She was awarded the title of National
Hero on May 2, 1964 by the Indonesian government.

Cut Nyak Dhien was born into an Islamic aristocratic family in Aceh Besar. Her father,
Teuku Nanta Setia, was a member of the ruling Ulèë Balang aristocratic class in VI mukim,
and her mother was also from an aristocrat family. She was educated in religion and
household matters. She was renowned for her beauty, and many men proposed to marry her.
finally, she married Teuku Cek Ibrahim Lamnga, the son of aristocrat family, when she was
twelve.

On 26 March 1873, Dutch declared war on Aceh, in november 1873, During the se-
cond Aceh Expedition, the dutch successfully captured VI mukim in 1873, followed by the
sultan's place in 1874 . In 1875, Cut Nyak Dhien and her baby, along with other mothers,
were evacuated to a safer location while her husband Ibrahim Lamnga fought to reclaim VI
mukim. Lamnga died in action on June 29, 1878. Hearing this, Cut Nyak Dhien was enraged
and swore to destroy the Dutch.

Some time later, Teuku Umar proposed to marry her. learning that teuku umar would
allow her to fight, they were married in 1880. This greatly boosted the morale of Aceh armies
in their fight against Dutch. Teuku Umar and Cut Nyak Dhien had a daughter Cut Gambang.

The war continued, and the Acehnese declared Holy War against the Dutch, and were
engaging in guerrilla warfare. Undersupplied, Teuku Umar surrendered to Dutch forces on
September 30, 1893 along with 250 of his men. The Dutch army welcomed him and
appointed him as a commander, giving him the title of Teuku Umar Johan
Pahlawan. However, Teuku Umar secretly planned to betray the Dutch. Two years later
Teuku Umar set out to assault Aceh, but instead departed with his troops, talking with them
heavy equipment, weapons, and ammunition, using these supplies to help the Acehnese. This
is recorded in Dutch history as "Het verraad van Teukoe Oemar" (the treason of Teuku
Umar).

The Dutch general Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz sent a spy to Aceh. Teuku Umar was
killed during battle when the Dutch launched a surprise attack on him in Meulaboh. When
Cut Gambang cried over his death, Cut Nyak Dhien slapped her and then she hugged her and
said:"As Acehnese women, we may not shed tears for those who have been martyred."

After her husband died, Cut Nyak Dhien continued to resist the Dutch with her small army
until its destruction in 1901, as the Dutch adapted their tactics to the situation in Aceh.
Furthermore, Cut Nyak Dhien suffered from nearsightedness and arthritis as she got older.
The numbers of her troops was also keep decreasing and they suffered from lack of supplies.

One of her troops, Pang Laot, told the Dutch the location of her headquarters in Beutong
Le Sageu. The Dutch attacked, catching Dhien and her troops by surprise. Despite
desperately fighting back, Dhien was captured, her daughter, Cut Gambang escaped and
continued the resistance. Dhien was brought to Banda Aceh and her myopia and arthritis
slowly healed, but in the end she was exiled to Sumedang, West Java because the Dutch were
afraid she would mobilize the resistance of Aceh people. she died on 6 november 1908