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Republic Day celebrations with archival photos

On October 29, 1923, the declaration of the Republic opened a new chapter in Turkish history, with the phrase "Sovereignty unconditionally belongs to the nation" taking its place in state governance. Here are archival photos from the Republic Day celebrations...

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Republic Day celebrations with archival photos

1932 - Republic Day was celebrated with ceremonies held in Taksim Square.

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Republic Day celebrations with archival photos

1935 - The shoemakers in Istanbul celebrated Republic Day and took a group photo.

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Republic Day celebrations with archival photos

1938 - Republic Day was celebrated with ceremonies held in Taksim Square.

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Republic Day celebrations with archival photos

1940 - Republic Day was celebrated with ceremonies in Ankara. Aircraft flew in the skies of Ankara during the events organized for the anniversary of the Republic's founding.

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Republic Day celebrations with archival photos

1956 - Republic Day celebrations on October 29 in Ankara.

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Republic Day celebrations with archival photos

1957 - Republic Day on October 29 was celebrated with a ceremony in Ankara.