Turkey commemorates 83rd anniversary of Atatürk's death

Turkey commemorated the 83rd death anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the country's founding father, on Nov. 10.

Turkey commemorated the 83rd death anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father of the country, on Nov. 10.

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The country came to a standstill at 9:05 a.m., the time of Atatürk's death, as sirens blared across the country.

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People visit Dolmabahçe Palace, where Atatürk died at the age of 57 on Nov. 10, 1938, each year to pay respects. They also visit Anıtkabir, Atatürk’s mausoleum in the capital Ankara.

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An official ceremony was also held in Anıtkabir, with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, İYİ (Good) Party leader Meral Akşener and a number of state officials.

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