The Republic of Turkey cannot be a country of sheikhs, dervishes, and disciples. The truest, most real order is the order of civilisation. - Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

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The Republic of Turkey cannot be a country of sheikhs, dervishes, and disciples. The truest, most real order is the order of civilisation.

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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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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.

Sovereignty and kingship are never decided by academic debate. They are seized by force. The Ottoman dynasty appropriated by force the government of the Turks, and reigned over them for six centuries. Now the Turkish nation has effectively gained possession of its sovereignty… This is an accomplished fact… If those assembled here … see the matter in its natural light, we shall all agree. Otherwise, facts will still prevail, but some heads may roll.

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