As a definition of Turkish citizenship, everyone who lives in Turkiye is a Turk. The origin or the religion doesn’t matter. Mustafa Kemal stated that the origins weren’t important. All of those public members were considered as Turk. We aren’t from Turkiye. Everyone in Turkish Republic and who feels themselves as Turk are Turks. That…
How did Ataturk manage to develop new Turkish Republic?
Firstly, it is important to know that new Turkish Republic had just got out of a war. As a result of the war, the natural sources were damaged or nearly about to run out of materials. But this fact didn’t stop Mustafa Kemal. Our leader made a planning in order to develop new Turkish Republic.…
Ataturk and Reality
A leader should evaluate the real situation and inform the public as how it is. A real leader also should make the public hopeful about the recovery. So, the public relies on this leader Also, the consistence between the speeches and actions is necessary to be reliable. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is such a leader because…
Ataturk and His Durability
There are a few leaders that can stand stress and pessimism. A fight such as independency war of Turkiye contains too much stress so every decision becomes vital. Any wrong decision or evaluation can create a disaster. At the same time, to be leader of a fight (to be right is important) brings more stress…
Ataturk and History
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was aware of the importance of the history. Since his youth years, he had been reading books and making research on history. He examined why the civilizations went up and collapsed. He got lessons by researching the history. So, he applied those lessons to new Turkish Republic. Not only Turkish history and…
Ataturk and Mandate ruling
After the WWI finished, Mondros Cease-fire Treaty was signed with Ottoman Empire. As a result of this treaty, Western Allies decided to invade and share the Anatolia according to their benefit. Turkish society got furious, but Ottoman family insisted on not to resist the invaders (even it was told that they were friends). Everything happened…
Ataturk and Woman Rights
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…