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May 16, 1919, was not merely a date on a calendar; it was the first physical step on the path from the ashes of an empire to a fully independent republic. As the Bandırma Vessel cast off from Galata Pier, escaping the foggy atmosphere of occupied Istanbul, it carried the hope of freedom for an entire nation. More Than a Mission: The Inspectorate of the 9th Army Mustafa Kemal Pasha held an official assignment: Inspector of the 9th Army. On paper, his duty was to restore order in the region and co

Yasser Arafat【1】 (full name: Muhammad Abd al-Rauf al-Qudwa al-Husseini; 24 August 1929, Cairo – 11 November 2004, Clamart) was a leading figure in the Palestinian national movement during the second half of the 20th century and one of the founders of Fatah (Palestinian National Liberation Movement) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Arafat shifted the Palestinian cause from armed struggle to diplomatic negotiation and became one of the defining figures in both regional and internat

Have you ever heard of Nezahat Onbaşı, one of the youngest heroes of the National Struggle? Even as a child, this brave girl ran from front to front with her father and became, through her love of country, a spiritual fortress for a vast army. Not a Playground but a Battlefield Nezahat was born in İskeces in 1908. After losing her mother at a very young age, her father, Colonel Hafız Halit Bey, commander of the 70th Regiment, never left her side. When Istanbul was under occupation, she crossed o

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s special train carriage used during his nationwide tours—have you ever wondered what it was like? Atatürk Vagonu Müzesi is precisely the place where you can see this important carriage. Trains are remarkable vehicles that carry us to different places, and this carriage transported Atatürk to many cities across Anatolia. 🚂 Where Is the Carriage Located? This special carriage is displayed inside Ankara Station, right next to the Atatürk Konutu ve Demiryolları Müzesi. Ankara

Tülütabaklar stand out as both a traditional village spectacle and one of the original symbols of resistance during the National Struggle, forming an integral part of Balıkesir’s historical and cultural fabric. This tradition emerged from the deep-rooted craft of leatherworking and over time developed into an identity reflecting social solidarity and the spirit of the Kuva-yı Milliye. During the occupation years in Balıkesir, Tülütabaklar provided a psychological advantage against Greek forces a