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Mehmet Akif Ersoy: Poet of Turkish national anthem

The legacy of the Turkish author and poet of Turkey's national anthem Mehmet Akif Ersoy lives on in the country, as Turkey commemorates the 82nd anniversary of his death.

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On Dec. 19, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the apartment of the Turkish poet -- located at Istanbul's famous Istiklal street -- will be turned into a museum.