Indonesian Red Cross Society

The IRCS was created on 17 September 1945, exactly one month after Indonesia's independence. President Sukarno ordered its inception when a battle between Indonesian soldiers and allied troops broke out, leaving many wounded, on 3 September 1945. Based on the performance, IRCS received an international recognition in 1950 that it was accepted as a member of the International Red Cross and achieved its legal status through Presidential Decree Number 25 of 1959, which was later reinforced by Presidential Decree Number 245 of 1963. ==Location==

The IRCS central headquarters is located at Jl. Jenderal Gatot Soebroto Kav. 96, Jakarta. ==Chairpersons==

• Mohammad Hatta (1945–1946) • Mas Sutardjo Kertohadikusumo (1946–1948) • Bendoro Pangeran Haryo (BPH) Bintoro (1948–1952) • Bahder Djohan (1952–1954) • Paku Alam VIII (1954–1966) • Basuki Rahmat (1966–1969) • Satrio (1970–1982) • Suyoso Sumodimejo (1982–1986) • Ibnu Sutowo (1986–1992) • Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana (1992–1998) • Mar'ie Muhammad (1998–2009) • Jusuf Kalla (2009–present) ==See also==