Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was a leader that relied on the public very much. The power of the public is always over every power. He always thought that a country could be able to develop with every member of public including women. Actually, women have very important role in the society. They organize the family and…
Ataturk and foreign affairs
After declaring the republic, the government faced a tough situation. Actually, all of the problems they faced were very difficult. New Turkish state fought with seven countries for the freedom. That’s why the foreign affairs had changed. The world recognized the new Turkish State by signing Lausanne Treaty. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was very careful in…
Youth is the basis of the public
Imagine a leader who believes in youth and next generations very much. He left his legacy, Turkish Republic, to the youth and next generations. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk gifted 19th of May, the arrival day to Samsun, to the youth. Also, it is the only day for youth in the world. When a youth or a…
Education starts with caring children
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was a leader who was interested in education the most. He was so wise that he knew that the education starts with caring the children. He has adopted children, and he made them raised as soldier and professors. Sabiha Gökçen was one of his adopted children, she became first female war pilot…
Ataturk and WWII
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was far-sightedness leader and stateman. He always tried to make the best prediction for the future. As we all know that there used to be the danger of world war in that era. After the 30’s, Germany became the dangerous state as Hitler was on force. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk had a deep…
Village Institutes and Rural Development
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk stated that villagers were the master of society. Because Turkish Republic had the agricultural economy because most of the population were settling on the rural area (around %90). That’s why, their education and welfare were the most important title in the economy. They were dealing with soil, and they had a big…
Ataturk and Nationalist Economy
After the military triumph, Mustafa Kemal took the economy in the account for the development. He always stated that military triumphs can’t be lasted long if they weren’t supported with economic triumphs. That’s why he planned to make radical moves in economy. Briefly, he aimed the economic independency. His first economic move was to develop…
Ataturk and nature relationship
A wise leader is the one who can think everything in various angles. Ataturk was a sort of a leader who knew the value of nature and natural sources for the development. Nature is the basic of the life on earth. Nature always shapes our lifestyles and habits. That’s why protection of nature has a…
Why did Ataturk choose to end Ottoman regime and establish a new Turkish state?
Mustafa Kemal was born and grew up in Thessaloniki (Today’s Greek city). He experienced the nationalism in Europe. Nationalism was very powerful in Balkans after 19th century. That’s why Ottoman Empire lost the Balkan region. On the other hand, Ottoman Empire was losing power and domination in that period. It means that Ottoman Empire couldn’t…
Why did Ataturk choose to establish a republic instead of being a dictator?
Some people maybe will see this picture first time. This is the photo that was taken when Turkish Public Parliament in Ankara on 23rd April 1920. He isn’t alone, the deputies and colleagues are behind him. None of them seem nervous, they are on the same line with him. They did respect and trust him…