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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

Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk during the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Republic Day.

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Republic Day celebrations with archival photos

President Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Speaker of the Parliament Kazım Özalp, and Prime Minister İsmet İnönü departing from the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye for 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.