The Turkish Embassy in Jordan on Saturday marked the 80th death anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey.
The Turkish Embassy in Jordan on Saturday marked the 80th death anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey.
Turkish Ambassador in Amman Murat Karagoz led the diplomatic mission and other Turkish representatives in the commemoration.
Ataturk was born in 1881 in Thessaloniki, in what was then the Ottoman Empire. He made his mark in the military in 1915 when he led forces to repel the allied invasion in Canakkale, known in the West as the Dardanelles.
Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after the World War I, Ataturk led the Turkish War of Independence, which defeated European powers. When he became president, Ataturk transformed the former empire into a modern and secular country.
Ataturk passed away in Istanbul on Nov. 10, 1938, at the age of 57.
Turkish president on Friday commemorated the 80th death anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, "the founder of our republic".In a commemorative message marking the day, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Gazi [Veteran] Mustafa Kemal, who managed to unite our nation around a common ideal in the difficult path he took with endless confidence and belief in the nation, has crowned our war of independence with the foundation of our republic."According to the president’s office, Erdoğan said in his message:"While Turkey keeps on strengthening and growing in stability as we celebrate the 95th anniversary of our republic, we should never forget that our ancestors always overcame all obstacles for unity and solidarity, that they sustained the national and spiritual values under all circumstances, never gave up what they believed in and always protected their independence and future at the cost of their lives."Atatürk was born in 1881 in Thessaloniki, in what was then the Ottoman Empire. He made his mark in the military in 1915 when he led forces to repel the allied invasion in Canakkale, known in the West as the Dardanelles.Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after the World War I, Atatürk led the Turkish War of Independence, which defeated European powers. When he became president, Atatürk transformed the former empire into a modern and secular country.Atatürk passed away in Istanbul on Nov. 10, 1938, at the age of 57.
Erdoğan marks 80th anniversary of Atatürk's demise
Turkey commemorated the 80th anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey, with official and unofficial ceremonies held across the country on Saturday.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Anıtkabir, Atatürk’s mausoleum in the capital Ankara, and laid a wreath on his resting place. Thousands of people carrying red and white flags also joined the ceremony.Chief of General Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar and parliament speaker Binali Yıldırım also participated in the commemoration ceremony, as well as force commanders and other high-level state officials early in the day.In a commemorative message marking the day, Erdoğan said, "Gazi [Veteran] Mustafa Kemal, who managed to unite our nation around a common ideal in the difficult path he took with endless confidence and belief in the nation, has crowned our war of independence with the foundation of our republic."Galeri: Turkish people observe two minutes of silence for AtatürkChief of General Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar, and parliament speaker Binali Yıldırım also participated to the commemoration ceremony, as well as force commanders and other high-level state officials early in the day.At 9.05 a.m. (0605GMT) sirens wailed to mark the exact moment of Ataturk's death at the age of 57 in Istanbul’s Dolmabahce Palace.Around the country, people stopped in the streets or stood silently at their workplaces to remember Ataturk.Several commemorations were held in Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Istanbul's Taksim Square.Atatürk was the founder of the Republic of Turkey. He made his mark in the military in 1915 when he led forces to repel the allied invasion in Canakkale, known in the West as the Dardanelles. When he became president, Atatürk transformed the former empire into a modern and secular country.Atatürk passed away in Istanbul on Nov. 10, 1938, at the age of 57.Video: Turkey marks 80th anniversary of Atatürk's demise
Turkey marks 80th
anniversary of Atatürk’s demise