ATATURK
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, born in 1881 in Thessaloniki (then part of the Ottoman Empire, now in Greece), is a towering figure in modern Turkish history. As the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey, Atatürk's visionary leadership and radical reforms transformed Turkey from a crumbling Ottoman state into a modern, secular, and progressive nation. This comprehensive research article examines Atatürk's life, his military prowess, his role in the Turkish War of Independence, his nation-building efforts, and the lasting impact of his legacy.
