"The Independence March" is the national anthem of the Republic of Turkey.
- Historical background of this song -
In 1918
The armistice agreement between the Ottoman Empire and the Allied Powers was signed, and the Ottoman Empire lost World War I.
In 1919
Greece, with the support of Great Britain, violated the armistice and landed troops on the western coast of Asia Minor and occupied Izmir.
In 1920
The Allies occupied Istanbul.
Most of the deputies fled Istanbul and established the Ankara government headed by Kemal.
A treaty with the Allies, signed by the Istanbul government, determined the independence and mandate of many territories.
The Ankara government's Eastern Front began war against the Armenian Army, which claimed the eastern part of the country.
The Ankara government's Southern Front began war against French forces seeking possession of the southern part of the country.
The Ankara government's Western Front opposed the Greek invasion.
The Ankara government's Eastern Front defeated the Armenian army and secured the eastern part of the country.
In 1921
The "Independence March" was adopted as the national anthem by the Ankara government.
The Ankara government signed a treaty with France and withdrew French troops.
In 1922
The Ankara government's Western Front recaptured Izmir and defeated the Greek army.
The Ankara government voted to abolish the Ottoman monarchy and the empire fell.
In 1923
The Ankara government signed new treaties with the Allies and succeeded in abolishing unequal treaties.
The Ankara government declared itself a republic and the Republic of Turkey was established.
In 1930
The tune was changed to the current one.
Photos from my visits to Turkey in 2007 and 2015 were used in the video.
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