Ismet İnönü

İsmet İnönü was a prominent Turkish statesman and military leader, serving as Turkey’s second president from 1938 to 1950. He was a close associate of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and played a key role in Turkey’s national independence and modernization efforts. İnönü led the country through challenging periods, including World War II, and helped shape its political and economic institutions. Known for his leadership and commitment to national sovereignty, he also founded the Republican People’s Party, influencing Turkish politics for decades. His tenure marked significant transitions in Turkey’s development as a modern republic.