Abstract:
This article aims to describe how to see the relevance of local historical events to raise the spirit of nationalism.
Thus, through the spirit of nationalism, students can interpret historical awareness at the elementary school
level. This study uses a historical approach in analyzing local historical events. This historical approach to
finding out events in a social situation is the main study of qualitative research. Data analysis was carried out
using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman. The study results describe the ideal Local Historical
Events to be raised as teaching materials on the 5th theme, "My Heroes" class IV. In Banjarmasin, the incident
referred to is November 9, 1945, in Banua Anyar. On November 9, 1945, the incident in Banjarmasin was a
youth attack coordinated by the youth of Banjarmasin and its surroundings. Based on the events that occurred,
there is a national spirit that contains four values, namely, a sense of social solidarity, self-sacrifice, the spirit
of patriotism, and never give up. The events of November 9, 1945, have an important role for the children of the
Indonesian nation, especially the people of Banjar. Prioritizing Local History in learning is expected to provide
historical understanding for students that the spirit of nationality is obtained through struggle.
Keywords:Local History, Historical Awareness, and National Spriti.
