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‘Gentlemen! We shall declare the republic tomorrow’
‘Gentlemen! We shall declare the republic tomorrow’
“Gentlemen! We shall declare the republic tomorrow” is what modern Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk said on the night of Oct. 28, 1923 as he addressed lawmakers. (AA Photo)
One day later, the Turkish Parliament adopted the new regime type and elected Atatürk as the first president, as lawmakers were heard shouting, “Long live the Republic! Long live Mustafa Kemal Pasha!”
The establishment of the republic, however, was not as easy as it sounds.
It took many years, with much blood shed in numerous battles as Atatürk, his comrades in arms and soldiers under their command fought courageously for the independence of the Turkish nation.
After the declaration of the republic, thousands flocked to the streets, celebrating the independence of the Turkish nation.
Today, Turkey celebrates Republic Day with the same enthusiasm, honoring Atatürk and his brothers in arms with immense gratitude.
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