The Youth Pledge (Sumpah Pemuda)

       The Youth Pledge (Indonesian: Sumpah Pemuda), was a declaration made on 28 October 1928 by young Indonesian nationalists in The Second Youth Con
gress (Indonesian: Kongres Pemuda Kedua). They proclaimed three ideals, one motherland, one nation and one language. The first Indonesian youth congress was held in Batavia, capital of the then-Dutch East Indiesin 1926. It produced no formal decisions but did promote the idea of a united Indonesia.

       In October 1928, the second Indonesian youth congress was held at three different locations. In the first session, the hope was expressed that the congress would inspire the feeling of unity. The second session saw discussions about educational issues. In the third and final session, held at Jalan Kramat Raya No, 106, on October 28 participants heard the future Indonesian national anthem Indonesia Raya by Wage Rudolf Supratman.

  The congress closed with a reading of the youth pledge:

1. Firstly, We the sons and daughters of Indonesia, acknowledge one motherland, Indonesia.
2. Secondly, We the sons and daughters of Indonesia, acknowledge one nation, the nation of Indonesia.
3. Thirdly, We the sons and daughters of Indonesia, respect the language of unity, Bahasa Indonesia.

First Congress of Indonesian Youth

1. Main article: Kongres Pemuda
2. Chairman: Sugondo Djojopuspito (PPPI)
3. Vice Chairman: R.M. Joko Marsaid (Jong Java)
4. Secretary: Muhammad Yamin (Jong Soematranen Bond)
5. Treasurer: Amir Sjarifudin (Jong Bataks Bond)
6. Aide I: Johan Mohammad Cai (Jong Islamieten Bond)
7. Aide II: R. Katjasoengkana (Pemoeda Indonesia)
8. Aide III: R.C.I. Sendoek (Jong Celebes)
9. Aide IV: Johannes Leimena (Jong Ambon)
10. Aide V: Mohammad Rochjani Su'ud (Pemoeda Kaoem Betawi)