Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey

October 29, 1923 · Ankara

The Grand National Assembly proclaimed Turkey a republic with Mustafa Kemal as its first president.

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Before and after

Followed from
Turkish War of Independence May 15, 1919 – October 11, 1922
Led to
Abolition of the Ottoman caliphate March 3, 1924

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