Minister Ersoy: 1457 articles were published in Atatürk Encyclopedia

A commemoration ceremony was held at the Atatürk Supreme Institution of Culture, Language and History with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on the occasion of the 88th anniversary of the passing of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Speaking at the opening of the ceremony, Minister Ersoy stated that they were together to commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic and the Commander-in-Chief of the War of Independence, with respect, mercy and gratitude on the 88th anniversary of his passing away.

Stating that November 10 is a day to commemorate a great commander and statesman who led the nation's struggle for independence, as well as to rethink his ideas and the responsibility he left to future generations, Ersoy reminded that Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk led the War of Independence, believing that the Turkish nation would not give up its freedom and independence even under the most difficult conditions.

Pointing out that the Republic established after this struggle is the strongest expression of the beloved nation's will to live independently and its determination to protect its own future, Ersoy said, "The Republic, which Atatürk entrusted to us as his greatest work, is beyond being a historical legacy, it is a great responsibility we bear towards future generations." he said.

Ersoy emphasized that they are working with all their strength under the leadership of President Erdoğan to carry the Republic to a stronger future.

"1457 ARTICLES WERE PUBLISHED IN ATATURK ENCYCLOPEDIA"

Stating that expanding the horizons opened by the Republic in the field of culture and arts and transferring the historical accumulation of the nation to future generations are among the main responsibilities of the Ministry, Ersoy explained the work carried out in this context.

Ersoy reminded that they are working to return cultural assets smuggled abroad to Türkiye, that they have unearthed traces of the past all over Anatolia with the "Heritage to the Future Project", and that they have developed museums as places where children and young people can connect with history, and new generation libraries as places that facilitate access to information.

Stating that they bring culture and art to wider audiences through Türkiye Culture Road Festivals, State Theaters and State Opera and Ballet, Ersoy said:

"We research our language, history and culture through our Ataturk Culture, Language and History Supreme Institution and four institutions within it, and bring together the life of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the War of Independence and the founding process of our Republic with our nation with publications based on reliable sources. The Ataturk Encyclopedia prepared by our Ataturk Research Center makes scientific information about the history of Ataturk and the Republic accessible to everyone with its 1457 articles published to date. Our youth learns our history from accurate sources." "We care that he learns and understands under what conditions and with what kind of will our Republic was established."

"PRINTS OF THE SPEECH IN 8 LANGUAGES HAVE BEEN RE-PREPARED"

Ersoy also touched upon the work carried out to convey Atatürk's legacy of thought to wider audiences and said that they have taken important steps within the scope of the Speech Collection Project carried out by the Atatürk Research Center.

Reminding that within the scope of the Speech Collection Project, which they carried out with this understanding, they re-prepared the editions of the Speech in 8 languages ​​and published the documents section, Ersoy said, "We aim to deliver this valuable work to wider audiences through accessible formats and digital applications such as Braille alphabet, audiobook and sign language." he said.

Emphasizing that they see every investment in culture, art and knowledge as an investment in the future of the Republic, Ersoy stated that they are working to introduce Türkiye's cultural richness to the world and strengthen its international position in the fields of culture, art and tourism.

"RESTORATION OF ATATÜRK'S HOUSE IN THESSALONIKIK WAS CARRIED OUT"

Pointing out that protecting the places that keep Atatürk's memory alive is an integral part of their responsibility towards history, Ersoy emphasized that the house in Thessaloniki where Atatürk was born and spent his childhood years has a special place in the common memory of the nation.

Stating that they protected the Atatürk House with the restoration carried out through the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), Ersoy stated that they aimed to preserve the historical place and pass it on to future generations.

Ersoy said: "On November 10, our duty is to commemorate Atatürk with respect and to keep alive the value he gave to reason, science, education and independent thought in every aspect of our lives. The strongest expression of our commitment to Atatürk's cherished memory is to strengthen our Republic, increase the welfare of our nation and work for a country where our youth will look to the future with hope."

"IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO WRITE HISTORY WITHOUT TURKS"

Atatürk, President of the Supreme Council of Culture, Language and History, Ambassador Prof. Dr. Derya Örs also commemorated Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Commander-in-Chief of the War of Independence, the founding leader of the Republic, and the great statesman who won the respect and love of the entire Turkish nation from 7 to 70, with respect and gratitude on the 88th anniversary of his farewell to eternity.

Stating that the great Turkish nation has an important place in every respect among the nations that left their mark on human history, Örs reminded that the story of the Turkish nation, which started in the vast steppes of Asia, continued to spread to three continents over time, and that the Turks established many principalities, states and empires throughout their glorious history of thousands of years.

"Today, it is not possible to write the history of Asia, Europe and Africa without the Turks, who constitute one of the world's leading cultures and civilizations." Using the statement, Örs said:

"Ataturk, who devoted his entire life to the existence and survival of the Turkish nation, concluded the War of Independence with a unique victory, thanks to the great sacrifices of the heroic Turkish nation, and crowned this magnificent victory with the proclamation of the Republic. Ataturk, the young Republic of Turkey, which immediately started to struggle to take its rightful place among the developing world states, under the guidance of reason and science, made it possible to create an infrastructure that would enable it to achieve the great moves it wanted to make, especially in the fields of language, history, culture and art. He considered it one of his most important goals."

"HE LEAVED A CERTAIN PART OF HIS PERSONAL INHERITANCE TO INSTITUTIONS"

Reminding that Atatürk, based on this idea, founded the Turkish Historical Society in 1931 and the Turkish Language Association in 1932 under his own supervision and auspices, Örs concluded his words as follows:

"Atatürk, who aimed to research Turkish history starting from the period when Turks appeared on the stage of history, to free the Turkish language from the yoke of foreign languages and to enrich it by gaining strength from its own roots, left a certain part of his personal legacy to these institutions so that they could continue their existence after his death. I reiterate my unshakable belief that our Republic, which Atatürk called 'my greatest important work' and whose 103rd anniversary we celebrate with joy and pride, will survive forever."