Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was born in 1881 in Selanik and became the founder of modern Turkey. He attended military school and joined the army, rising through the ranks. In 1919, he landed in Samsun to start the fight for Turkish independence. He organized congresses and opened the Turkish Grand National Assembly in 1920. Turkey became a republic in 1923 with Atatürk as its first president. Atatürk introduced numerous modernizing reforms in Turkey and is regarded as the father of the modern Turkish state. He died in 1938 and remains a revered figure in Turkey.

1. ATATÜRK THEATATÜRK THE
FOUNDER OF MODERNFOUNDER OF MODERN
TURKEYTURKEY

2. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was born inMustafa Kemal Atatürk was born in
SelanikSelanik

3. His father’s name was Ali RızaHis father’s name was Ali Rıza
Efendi and his mother’s name wasEfendi and his mother’s name was
ZübeydeZübeyde
HanımHanım

4. His sister’s name was MakbuleHis sister’s name was Makbule

5. Mustafa Kemal went to Şemsi EfendiMustafa Kemal went to Şemsi Efendi
Primary School in SelanikPrimary School in Selanik

6. He wanted to be a Military OfficerHe wanted to be a Military Officer
and went to the Military Secondaryand went to the Military Secondary
SchoolSchool

7. Mustafa was very good at MathsMustafa was very good at Maths

8. One day his Maths teacher ,Mustafa said to him. “Look,your nameOne day his Maths teacher ,Mustafa said to him. “Look,your name
and my name are the same.and my name are the same.
Let your name be “Mustafa Kemal”. So little Mustafa’s new nameLet your name be “Mustafa Kemal”. So little Mustafa’s new name
became “Mustafa Kemal”became “Mustafa Kemal”

9. When he finished this school, heWhen he finished this school, he
entered the Military High School inentered the Military High School in
Manastır, and then he went toManastır, and then he went to
İstanbul to start his Militaryİstanbul to start his Military
Academy education in 1899.Academy education in 1899.

10. After finishing the Staff College,After finishing the Staff College,
Mustafa Kemal joined the army.Mustafa Kemal joined the army.

11. Mustafa Kemal left İstanbul forMustafa Kemal left İstanbul for
Samsun. He landed in Samsun onSamsun. He landed in Samsun on
19th May 1919 and from there the19th May 1919 and from there the
fight for independence started.fight for independence started.

12. He organized congresses in ErzurumHe organized congresses in Erzurum
and Sivas.and Sivas.

13. Erzurum congresses buildingErzurum congresses building

14. Sivas congresses buildingSivas congresses building

15. He invited many important peopleHe invited many important people
from all parts of Anatolia and hefrom all parts of Anatolia and he
opened the Turkish Grand Nationalopened the Turkish Grand National
Assembly on 23 rd April 1920.Assembly on 23 rd April 1920.

17. The War of IndependenceThe War of Independence endedended with awith a
great victory for the Turkish Soldiers.great victory for the Turkish Soldiers.
Turkey became a Republic on 29th OctoberTurkey became a Republic on 29th October
1923. Mustafa Kemal was the first President1923. Mustafa Kemal was the first President
of Turkey.of Turkey.

18. He abolished the caliphate on 3rdHe abolished the caliphate on 3rd
March 1924.March 1924.
(Abdülmecid with his daughter and(Abdülmecid with his daughter and
grandchildren in Paris).grandchildren in Paris).

19. He wore a hat in Kastamonu for theHe wore a hat in Kastamonu for the
first time.first time.

20. He abolished the fez and veil on 25thHe abolished the fez and veil on 25th
November 1925. He changed theNovember 1925. He changed the
calendar system on 26th Decembercalendar system on 26th December
1925. He changed the Alphabet system1925. He changed the Alphabet system
on 1st November 1934.on 1st November 1934.

21. The Turkish Grand NationalThe Turkish Grand National
Assembly gave Gazi Mustafa KemalAssembly gave Gazi Mustafa Kemal
the surname of ATATÜRK on 24ththe surname of ATATÜRK on 24th
November 1934.November 1934.

22. Atatürk died in Dolmabahçe PalaceAtatürk died in Dolmabahçe Palace
on 10th November 1938 at five paston 10th November 1938 at five past
nine in the morning .nine in the morning .

23. He will always live in the hearts ofHe will always live in the hearts of
Turkish people!!!Turkish people!!!