The foundation of our religion is very strong. The material… - Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

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The foundation of our religion is very strong. The material is strong as well, but the building itself was neglected for hundreds of years. As the plaster dropped down, none thought to replace it and none felt the need to reinforce the building. Quite the contrary: many foreign elements and interpretations, as well as empty beliefs, came along and damaged it still more.

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About Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Kemal Atatürk (Mustafa Kemal Pasha until 1934, Kamâl Atatürk from 1935 to 1937, commonly referred to as Mustafa Kemal Atatürk; 1881 – 10 November 1938) was a Turkish field marshal and revolutionary statesman who was the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey. His benevolent dictatorship undertook sweeping progressive reforms, which modernized Turkey into a secular, industrializing nation. Ideologically a secularist and nationalist, his policies and theories became known as Kemalism. Due to his military and political accomplishments, Atatürk is regarded according to studies as one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century.

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Also Known As: Father of the Turks

Alternative Names: Mustapha Kemal Pasha • Mustafa Kemal Paşa • Mustafa Kemal Pascha • Mustafa Kemal • Mustafa Pascha Kemal • Kemal Pasha • Mustafa Kemal Pasha • Atatürk • Gazi Mustafa Kemal Pasha • Kamâl Atatürk • Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk • Mustafa Kemal Ataturk • Kemal Ataturk • Mustapha Kemal Ataturk • Ghazi Mustapha Kemal • Ghazi Mustapha Kemal Pasha • Ghazi Mustapha Kemal Ataturk • Mustafa Kamal Attaturk • Mustafa Kamal Ataturk • Kemal Atatürk • Kamal Ataturk • Attaturk • Ataturk • Mustafa K. Atatürk • K. Atatürk • M. Kemal Atatürk • M. Kemal Ataturk • Ghazi Moustapha Kemal Pasha • Gazi Mustafa Kemal • Ali Rıza oğlu Mustafa • MKA

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