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Turkey marks centenary of Independence Day

Turkey on Sunday celebrates the centenary of Independence Day, which marks the beginning of Turkey's War of Independence and the emergence of modern Turkey.

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"May 19 is the day when Mustafa Kemal Ataturk started our national struggle [against the allied powers] upon his arrival in Samsun 100 years ago. May 19 is the day of awakening of the national will, the spirit of unity and the strength of a strong faith to repel the occupation forces from our lands. May 19 is the resurrection of this [Turkish] nation," Erdoğan said in his message addressing the Turkish youth.