MUSTAFA KEMAL

ATATÜRK

Hero, Leader, Reformer, and

Inspiration

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Origin

Born May 19th 1881 in Ankara

His father died when Mustafa Kemal was 7

Went to a military Jr. High and academy

Graduated Jan. 11, 1905

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Fun Facts

Favorites rice and beans Rose Jam Mathematics

Liked the play poker for beans with friends

Played pool, went swimming, and riding every day

Had a real passion for youth

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Rise to Power

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Became commander and chief or “Pasha”

After WWI pushed out all other countries

United Turkey as one nation

Was elected President in April of 1920

Was elected 4 times in succession

Turkey United

Freed the nation from the power of France Greece Brittan Italy America

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Accomplishments

United the Country Really passionate about both youth and

education Huge Education reform

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Westernization of Turkey

November 1928, instituted the new Turkish Alphabet

June 1934 instituted “Surname Law”

November 24, 1934 Awarded “Atatürk”

December 1934 he banned head scarves and fezes.

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Effects

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Westernization of Turkey

Education became a major focus of Policy

Atatürk became extremely loved and respected

Reflection

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The Passing of an Era

March 1938 his disease was announced publically

October 1938 the status of his disease was published

Died November 10th 1938 Funeral November 21st

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“Bütün Ümibim gençliktedir”“All hope is in my youth.”

Works Cited

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (www.mkealaturk.com)

Ataturk Today (www.ataturktoday.com) Stories from Ahmet Krimla

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