Kemal Ataturk

Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938), born Mustafa Kemal, also called Kemal Pasha, was a Turkish patriot, general, and statesman. He was president of the Turkish republic during 1923-38. He led Turkish nationalist movement; was a general in World War I; helped defeat Allied attack on Turkey; later defeated joint Greek-Allied force. He was elected first president of the Turkish Republic. As the first president, he abolished the caliphate and introduced other policies designed to make Turkey a modern secular state. No wonder, he is known for far-reaching reforms and advocacy of modernization, and considered the father of modern Turkey.

Wisdom & Quotes

• A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.
• Sovereignty and the right to rule cannot be conferred on anyone no matter who… as a result of an academic discussion. Sovereignty is acquired by force and power and violence.
• Those who are inclined to compromise never make a revolution.

Sam Taliaferro Rayburn