#540 | Mustafa Kemal Atatürk | The Father of Modern Turkey
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Apr 10, 2025
Dive into the remarkable life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the architect of modern Turkey. Uncover his pivotal 36-hour speech that inspired a nation and his emergence as a military leader during World War I. Explore the dramatic decline of the Ottoman Empire and Atatürk's visionary reforms that established a secular republic. Delve into his radical modernization efforts, including language reform and the introduction of surnames. Discover why his legacy still resonates powerfully in Turkey today.
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Atatürk's Nutuk
In 1927, Turkey's president, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, delivered a 36-hour speech over six days.
This speech, known as Nutuk ("The Speech"), is a cornerstone of Turkish history, outlining Turkey's founding.
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Turkey's Real Beginning
Atatürk considered May 19, 1919, as Turkey's true beginning—the day he arrived in Samsun.
He viewed this as the start of the Turkish War of Independence and disregarded earlier history in Nutuk.
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Ottoman Decline
The Ottoman Empire, once immensely powerful, declined by the late 19th century.
Factors include internal corruption and military defeats, leading to it being labeled the "sick man of Europe."
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Nutuk is a seminal speech delivered by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk from October 15 to 20, 1927, at the second congress of the Republican People's Party. It recounts the socio-political climate of post-war Turkey, highlighting Atatürk's leadership during the Turkish War of Independence and the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. The speech emphasizes national unity, independence, and modernization.
In this episode, we'll explore the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.
Discover how he turned a fragmented resistance into a national movement, established a secular republic from imperial ruins, and why he’s still called "The Father of the Turks."
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's famous 36-hour speech, Nutuk