M.Kemal ATATÜRK 2
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"He formed the Republic of Turkey in 1923. Previously the land within it’s current borders was part of the Ottoman Empire.
His title is ‘The father of all Turks’
He abolished the Islamic justice system and adopted western justice and law methods.
He introduced the language, known as Turkish by adopting the Latin alaphabet and helped a whole country to learn it within five years.
He made it law that women could wear their own choice of clothing. Previously the headscarf was compulsory.
Thanks to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey is now the only predominately Muslim country in the world with a democracy.
He moved the capital from Istanbul to Ankara where it was less vulnerable to attack.
10th of November of every year is Mustafa Kemal Ataturk day. Flags of him will be in streets, out of the windows and houses. Turkish Schools will also have a minute’s silence."