Fall of President Suharto

Date: May 21, 1998 • Location: Rome, Italy

Indonesian president Suharto resigned after a collapse of support for his presidency amid economic and political crises, ending 32 years in power.

Suharto was an Indonesian military general and politician who served as the second and longest-serving president of Indonesia from 1967 to 1998.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Italy's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.