Atatürk

36 powerful images from the commemoration of Atatürk’s death…

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At exactly 9:05 A.M. in 10 November 1938 Atatürk died. The citizens continue to pay their tributes to the founder…. 33 more photos here

5 feet 7 inches. Turkish General Staff states Atatürk’s “real height” today…

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Atatürk’s real height revealed by Turkish General Staff from Hurriyet Daily News Turkey?s General Staff recently launched a website containing details.. 5 feet 7 inches (1.74 meters)

A website for the “books Atatürk read”

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A site prepared by Istanbul University

Turkish politics roundup: Erdogan undergoes surgery; Dersim polemics; Kurdish issue…

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Turkey?s Erdogan undergoes successful surgery from Yahoo news ANKARA, Turkey ? Officials say Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has undergone successful abdominal surgery. Monday?s statement from his office was the first indication by the government that Erdogan had undergone laparoscopic surgery on his digestive system on Saturday. It says the prime minister is … Read more

in the mean time, Turkey contributes another autocrat to world history…

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TIME’s Person of the Year Voting by M.A.M Who Should Be TIME’s Person of the Year 2011?From tsunamis to budget battles to revolutions, 2011 has been a tumultuous, news-packed year. Who influenced the news most, for better or worse? Tradition dictates that TIME’s editors choose the Person of the Year, but we want to know: … Read more

On Atatürk’s death anniversary, Facebook profile photos…

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Many Facebook friends of mine posted profile photos related to 10 November, anniversary of Atatürk‘s death…   Facebook 10 Kasım profil fotoları

Sanal Fotoğraf Müzesi: Atabase Database (Elif Sudagezer)

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Sanal Fotoğraf Müzesi: Atabase Database http://atabase.tumblr.com/ Atabase.tumblr.com isimli blog yalnızca içinde Atatürk figürü olan fotoğrafları toplayan ilginç bir fotoğraf blogu ve bence fikir son derece orijinal. Tabii, Atatürk fotoğrafları toplayan bu bloga uğrayanların kendilerine soracakları sorunun ?Neden böyle bir blog var ki?? olması da kuvvetle muhtemel. Blogger?ın bu işi görev edinmesinin birden çok sebebi olabilir: … Read more

10 most expensive art works in Turkey in 2010/ Atatürk in a mall…

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Most expensive Turkish art works here in Turkish. And a newly opened mall in Ankara used this mannequin of Atatürk: ATATÜRK from ATABASE news in Turkish here.

Turkey commemorates Atatürk’s death. A Twitter Collection.

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Ultra Kemalist low brow Sözcü daily continues its kitsch Kemalist art with its cover page:) http://twitter.com/nlymtlyzr/status/2126497745731584 yarın 9'u beş geçe Dolmabahçe Sarayı'ndaki Atatürkün yatağı başında ağlayacak askerlerin provası başarılı geçti… — Yıldıray Oğur (@yildarado) November 9, 2010 http://twitter.com/tivitirbebesi/status/2267985897062400 http://twitter.com/petitinyeri/status/2128233961095168 http://twitter.com/askinasan/statuses/2251593797869568 http://twitter.com/alperhaber/statuses/2300663832772608 http://twitter.com/derinsular/statuses/2125229174296576 Tam 09.05'te Ata'nın hayata veda ettiği odanın önünde, çok sevdiği denizin üzerinde saygı … Read more

Ataturk?s Voice restored.

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Ataturk?s Voice from Kamil Pasha by Jenny White Documentary footage from 1936 has been restored so that for the first time Ataturk?s voice can be heard as he opens parliament. (click here) I find it interesting that, although he is not saying anything complicated, he continually refers to a piece of paper in his hand. … Read more

“Hot weather triggers air-conditioner usage record in Turkey

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Hot weather triggers air-conditioner usage record in Turkey from Hurriyet Dailynews Extremely hot weather and industrial consumption pushed Turkey?s air-conditioner usage to 700 million kilowatts per hour on Friday. Turk accused of beating wife ‘was dancing’ from BBC News | Europe | World Edition A man accused of beating his wife tells a New Zealand … Read more

New Atatürk photos

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Some looks familiar but Hürriyet says these photos are published for the first time. more photos here.

Social roundup: Mourning for Zonguldak workers, Celebrating 19 May and more…

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28 mining workers are found dead today. May their souls rest in peace…

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the 71st Anniversary of Atatürk's Death

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last updated: 11 Nov 2009, 12:30

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881?10 November 1938) was a Turkish army officer, revolutionary statesman, and founder of the Republic of Turkey as well as its first President.

Today’s most Atatürkist newspaper first pages:  🙂

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"The people of the republic, the army of the republic!

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Honestly speaking, I have a date this evening which is more exciting than any news. But as a self-discipline man, I neglect my blog and and readers and here will offer you another roundup on Turkish politics, with a particular interest in anniversary celebrations and Ergenekon case… There are also some links to good articles… Talk to you soon:)
Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Chief of ...

Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Chief of General Staff General Ilker Basbug (L) are accompanied by military officials as they attend an official ceremony to mark the 86th anniversary of Republic Day at the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of secular Turkey, in Ankara October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

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