Turkey Proclaims Republic on October 29, 1923
On October 28, 1923, Mustafa Kemal Pasha announced 'Gentlemen, tomorrow we will declare the Republic.' The following day, October 29, marked the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, an event celebrated annually as Republic Day. The founder of the republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, is remembered and honored on this day.15 sourcesSee all sources