Attaturk

From 1923 to 1938, Ataturk ruled over Turkey as the first president. Seen as a national hero, Ataturk lead the Turkish National Movement. This led to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. As a firm supporter of the enlightenment, the president made many new reforms. These reforms included political, economic, and cultural advancements that transformed the previous Ottoman traditions to more Western ides. These reforms pushed for modernism and democracy. The reforms also were important because they seperated the Islamic law from the secular laws of the nation state. Attatuk held peace as the most important part of his foriegn policy. His motto was "peace at home, peace in the world." Attaturk's death on November 10, 1938 ending his rule as president of Turky.



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