1923 Republic

The 1923 Republic refers to the period after the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, following the fall of the Ottoman Empire. It marked the founding of a new, modern nation-state under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s leadership. This era involved significant reforms, including secularizing laws, adopting a new alphabet, and promoting national identity. It was a turning point that transitioned Turkey from an imperial structure to a republic with a focus on modernization, nationalism, and sovereignty. This foundational period laid the groundwork for Turkey’s development as a contemporary nation.