Pembela Tanah Air Museum (PETA Museum) is

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. The museum was established to provide a tribute to former soldiers (

PETA Peta or PETA may refer to: Acronym * Pembela Tanah Air, a militia established by the occupying Japanese in Indonesia in 1943 * People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an American animal rights organization * People Eating Tasty Animals, an ...

) for their contributions in establishment the nation. In addition, the museum also gives an overview of Indonesia's independence struggle and preparation to fulfil its independence.

History

The original building housing the museum was built in 1745 by colonial army soldiers in a European (British) style. In 1943, the building was used as an army training centre (still under the control of

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). Development of the PETA Museum began on 14 November 1993 with the laying of the first stone by the Vice President,

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. The development took approximately two years and was inaugurated by President

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on December 18, 1995.

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