Salonica vilayet (সালোনিকা ভিলায়েত) First president of Turkey from 1923 to 1938 who was a winning strategist in the war for Turkey's independence and helped found the Republic of Turkey in its aftermath. He transformed Turkey into a secular democratic nation-state, established new schools and gave women equal civil rights.

Biography

His second name, Kemal, means 'Perfection of Maturity" and his surname "Ataturk" means "Father of the Turks".During Adolf Hitler's control of the Rhineland he was able to gain control over waterways known as the Straits.He served in the Turkish army and fought in the Italo-Turkish War in 1911. He adopted thirteen children and married his wife Latife Ussaki in 1923.

Historical Events in the Life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

1. April 27, 1915 – Gallipoli Campaign Counterattack
   Under the command of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Turkish forces launched a successful counterattack against the Allied troops during the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I. Atatürk’s leadership and strategic brilliance played a crucial role in halting the Allied forces' advance, solidifying his reputation as a capable military leader.

2. May 19, 1919 – Landing at Samsun and Beginning of the Turkish War of Independence
   Mustafa Kemal Atatürk landed in Samsun on the Anatolian Black Sea coast, marking the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence. This event is also significant in Greece and Cyprus as it coincides with the official commemoration of the Pontic Greek Genocide. Atatürk's arrival in Samsun began a national movement to resist foreign occupation and reclaim Turkish sovereignty.

3. September 4, 1919 – Sivas Congress
   Atatürk convened the Sivas Congress to discuss the future of Anatolia and Thrace in the face of foreign occupation. This congress was instrumental in shaping the strategies for the Turkish War of Independence and laid the foundation for the creation of the new Turkish Republic. Atatürk's leadership was crucial in uniting the nationalists in their resistance efforts.

4. July 16, 1921 – Greek Offensive and Counteroffensive
   Encouraged by the British, King Constantine I of Greece launched an offensive to seize Asia Minor from the nationalist forces under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. This move led to a critical counteroffensive by the Turkish forces, which turned the tide of the Turkish War of Independence in favor of the nationalists and secured Atatürk’s standing as the leader of the independence movement.

5. August 13, 1923 – Atatürk Elected as President
   The Turkish National Congress elected Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as the first President of the Republic of Turkey, solidifying his position as the head of the new, secular, and independent Turkish state. This event marked the formalization of the republic, and Atatürk's leadership led to significant reforms that transformed Turkey into a modern nation-state.

These key events highlight Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s leadership in both the military and political realms, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey and a transformation that shaped the future of the nation. My people are going to learn the principles of democracy, the dictates of truth and the teachings of science. Superstition must go. Politician Mustafa Kemal Ataturk were born on Thursday, birthstone is Emerald, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of , it is 131 days until Mustafa Kemal Ataturk next birthday.