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October 28, 2008 edition

They poured their thoughts and energy into forging unity among the youth. Setting aside differences in culture, ethnicity and religion, they held meetings, unnerving the Dutch colonial authorities. Their one desire was freedom.
These youths indelibly left their mark on Indonesian history. Some went on to become national leaders. Others became poets, musicians or just simple folk. Some died tragically, at the hands of the military of the very country whose independence they fought for.
Every October 28, when we commemorate Youth Pledge Day, their names are invoked. Their aspirations—a united nation, people and language—became the foundation for a strong Indonesia.

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October 21, 2008 edition

Lying low for four years-after being banned by the Suharto regime-Tempo had never died. It underwent a transformation into various forms. Its personnel became a diaspora, spreading to a number of publications. On Tuesday, October 6, 1998, this magazine awoke from its long slumber, returning to its readers. What was the hectic beginning really like? How did the idea and realization of Tempo's republication come about? Here are some of the memories, after 10 years.

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