The Proclamation of the Republic and the Story of the Rebirth of a Nation

That historical moment that changed the course of history and carried the fate of a nation from darkness to light is not only the change of a form of government, but also the struggle for the re-existence of a nation. "Gentlemen, we will declare the Republic tomorrow!" pronounced by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. This sentence is not just a political announcement; It is the greatest good news of victory of the honorable struggle waged against impossibilities in an occupied geography. This determination is the most concrete indicator of a people's will to write their own future.

Unconditional Transfer of Sovereignty to the Nation
With the declaration of the Republic, the concept of subject, which had existed for centuries, was replaced by the concept of "citizen", which is modern, has rights and is responsible. The understanding of management based on the will of palaces, dynasties and a single person; It has surrendered its place to the common will of reason, science and the people. This transformation has become the fundamental basis of justice and equality by displacing the most fundamental stones of the social structure. A village child's right to education and women's ability to exist as equal subjects 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. While 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 route of modern Türkiye. The most critical threshold of the democratization process has been the people's ability to direct their own destiny, rather than the concentration of sovereignty in a single center. This process has enabled the construction of a social structure that knows the rights of the individual against the state and protects free thought.

Carrying Republic Values to the Future
At this point today, protecting and furthering the achievements of the Republic is not only a duty, but also a responsibility towards future generations. Defending social equality, the dignity of labor and the rule of law is the basic condition for keeping the spirit of the Republic alive. The greatest test of a democratic society is that the resources of the country and the will of the nation are not overshadowed by personal interests.

It is aimed for future generations to rise under the guidance of science and reason in the areas of freedom offered by the Republic. To protect the achievements of the Republic; It means defending light against darkness, unity against division, and freedom against oppression. This great legacy will last forever only by understanding it and keeping it alive by remaining true to its values.