The document summarizes the establishment of the Turkish Republic. It discusses how after World War 1, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk led Turkey to independence from occupying forces. On October 29, 1923, the Grand National Assembly formally declared Turkey a republic, with Ataturk as its first president. Turkey now celebrates October 29 as Republic Day in commemoration of when it became a republic and achieved full independence.
8. Oct. 29 Republic Day, in memory of declaration of the Republic of Turkey on October 29 every year in Turkey and Northern Cyprus celebrated a national holiday. Republican celebration of the Feast of the countries on the afternoon of Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 full-day official holidays. Stadiums are on October 29 festivities. In the traditional torchlight procession held the evening of October 29.
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