Monumen Jenderal Sudirman: Peranannya bagi Masyarakat Pacitan dalam Perspektif Sosial, Ekonomi, dan Pendidikan

Abstract

For past years, many tended to avoid the historic discussion on behalf of the futuristic
plan. This research came to prove how important the history was. This research aimed
at revealing (1) the historical review of Monument Jenderal Sudirman establishment in
Pacitan, (2) the management of Monument Jenderal Sudirman in Pacitan, and (3) the
role of Monument Jenderal Sudirman towards society Pacitan in a social perspective,
economic, and education. The research was carried out in the area of Monument Jenderal
Sudirman, Pakis Baru village, Sub-district Nawangan Pacitan. Meanwhile, the descriptive
qualitative research methods were employed to uncover such issues. Furthermore,
the data were collected through literature, archival study, interview and observation.
The dependability of the data was fulfilled by means of triangulation. The data were
processed through an interactive model, ie the interaction between the three components
of the analysis (data reduction, data presentation and verification) interacted with data
collection to obtain the credible facts. The monument of general Sudirman was located
in Nawangan history (the tourist area), there was a gate area of the monument, relief,
statue of general Sudirman and the headquarters of the guerrilla. The monument was
continuously developed to be a tourist area history. The role of the historical monuments
as tourist area can be viewed from the people perspective who see the existence of the
monument as a place for recreation, earning a jobs, and conducting a research.