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Atatürk's ideas and works are a guide that goes beyond not only the period that he lived in but also the present and the future. Each year on November 10th, we come together with sirens ringing at 09:05 to commemorate Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye. As Turkish citizens, we remember him with respect, love and longing. However, November 10 is not just a day of mourning, it is an opportunity to remember, think and pass on his works and ideas to new generations. Because Atatürk is much more than just a leader who concluded the National Struggle with victory and founded the Republic of Türkiye. Let's check out Atatürk's works and the eternal legacy of November 10 in more detail.

Atatürk's Ideas and Influences

Atatürk's most important thought structure is that he put reason and science before everything else. He clearly expressed this understanding with the words "Science is the only true guide in life." Building a society open to scientific development is a goal that is still valid today. Therefore, Atatürk's vision is a guiding compass for our present and future.

Atatürk, being a leader who embraced change and innovations also brought with him Atatürk's principles that constitute the building blocks of Türkiye. The principles of secularism, republicanism, nationalism, statism, populism and revolutionism formed the basis of social peace and ensured that Türkiye became a modern state. Therefore, these principles constitute the basic foundations of social democracy and order.

Contributions of Atatürk's Works to the Turkish Nation

The fact that Atatürk was a thinker is an indication that he was not just a military leader. He carried out works and revolutions in a wide range of areas, from the place of women in social life to the economy, from the legal system to education. When he founded the Republic of Türkiye in 1923, he saw that the country needed work and reforms in the economic, cultural and social fields and took important steps in this direction. With these revolutions, he also managed to make Türkiye a more modern nation.

One of the most important works that Atatürk left behind is the revolutions he carried out in the field of education. With the Alphabet Revolution, he initiated a radical transformation in times when the literacy rate was quite low. Secularization of education, women's right to education and thus the enlightenment of the people are among the important steps that reflect Atatürk's foresight. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's contributions to Türkiye and the Turkish nation are endless. Thanks to him, Türkiye became an important power in its region and reached a respected position in the world.

The Importance He Gave to Youth and Carrying His Legacy to the Future

Atatürk emphasized the importance of youth at every opportunity. He showed his forward-thinking and the importance he gave to the future of society with his belief in youth. He also wrote his immortal work called Nutuk to address youth. Because Mustafa Kemal Atatürk always believed that the most important heirs of the Republic of Türkiye were youth.

Atatürk's ideas and works had the power to shape the future. For this reason, we should consider November 10 not only as a day of commemoration but also as a day to remember and better understand the message Atatürk wanted to give to youth. Because the legacy he left us is not just dozens of works or revolutions. His greatest legacy is the steps that he took on the path to modernization and his commitment to scientific thought. Remembering Atatürk is not only about remembering his achievements but also about understanding his mindset and ideas.

The Importance of November 10th Commemoration Day of Atatürk

Atatürk had actually explained everything very clearly in his own words, "Seeing me does not necessarily mean seeing my face. If you understand and feel my ideas, my feelings, that is enough."

November 10th is not a day of mourning. This meaningful date is a day to remember his revolutions, ideas and values. Remembering him as a man of ideas is more important than just remembering him as a leader or our painful loss. Young people should adopt Atatürk's principles based on modernization and scientific thought and pass on his legacy from generation to generation with the commemoration ceremonies that are held every year.

Remembering Atatürk does not only mean looking at the past but also learning how to guide the future. His works and ideas will always continue to illuminate our path. Because Atatürk was a leader who inspired not only Türkiye but also the entire world. Understanding, keeping his legacy alive and passing it on to the next generations is a responsibility that falls upon us in order to carry our country further.

We can create a brighter future by following the leading and revolutionary spirit of Atatürk. As Atatürk once said: “Great sacred goals are unattainable goals. For this reason, we will not be content with reaching any goal. We will always strive to go further.”