The declaration of the Republic and the renaissance story of the nation

That historical moment that changed the course of history and brought the fate of a nation from darkness to light is not only a change in the form of government, but also a struggle to re-establish the existence of the nation. “Gentlemen, we will declare the republic tomorrow!” This is what Mustafa Kemal Atatürk said. This sentence is not just a political declaration; It is the greatest good news of the victory of the honorable struggle against impossibilities in an occupied geography. This design is the clearest indicator of the people's will to write their future.

Unconditional transfer of sovereignty to the nation
With the declaration of the Republic, the concept of self, which had existed for centuries, was replaced by the concept of a modern, entitled and responsible "citizen". The understanding of management based on the will of palaces, dynasties and a single person; It has been replaced by the common will of reason, science and the nation. This transformation has become the fundamental basis of justice and equality by eliminating the most important stones of the social structure. The village child's right to education and the existence of women as equal citizens at all levels of society are the most valuable fruits of this great revolution.

The Republic is not only a regime change, but also a mentality revolution. Although secularism is at the center of this structure as the guarantee of social peace and freedom of thought; The goal of progress in the light of science has determined the path of modern Türkiye. The most important threshold in the democratization process was the ability of people to direct their own destiny, rather than the concentration of sovereignty in a single center. This process made possible the construction of a social structure that defined the rights of the individual vis-à-vis the state and protected free thought.

Carrying the values of the Republic into the future
At this point today, protecting and promoting the achievements of the Republic is not only a duty, but also a responsibility towards future generations. Defending social equality, the dignity of work and the rule of law is the basic condition for keeping the spirit of the republic alive. The biggest test of a democratic society is that the country's resources and the will of the nation do not come before personal interests.

It aims for future generations to progress under the guidance of science and reason in the areas of freedom provided by the Republic. To protect the gains of the Republic; It means defending light against darkness, unity against division, freedom against injustice. This great legacy will live forever only by understanding it and keeping it alive by remaining true to its values.