30 January 1923Population ExchangeMustafa Kemal Ataturk
League officials monitor humanitarian effects of the Greek-Turkish exchange.
Historical records for Turkey in 1923, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
League officials monitor humanitarian effects of the Greek-Turkish exchange.
The Treaty of Lausanne replaces the Treaty of Sevres. The Greeks are defeated at Smyrna & the Allies drop claims to mainland Turkey. The Allies are driven out of Turkey & land up to the Maritza River is restored. 1st major revision of the Treaty of Versailles
The Lausanne settlement replaces the unratified Sevres settlement.
Represents Turkey at the negotiations for the Treaty of Lausanne
The Treaty of Lausanne replaces the Treaty of Sevres
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term
The Allies evacuate Istanbul under their Treaty of Lausanne obligations
The Allies evacuate Istanbul under their Treaty of Lausanne obligations
The Allies terminate their occupation of Turkey
The Republic of Turkey is officially recognized. Proclaims the Republic of Turkey with Ankara as its capital. Kemal is made executice President & Turkey has one political party
Appointed President of Turkey, 2nd term
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term
Founder & leader of the CHP, Peoples Republican Party
Turkey becomes a republic
1st Prime Minister of the new Turkish Republic
Resumes war with Greece, Bulgaria and Serbia
Appointed Turkeys 1st President, "Ataturk", "father of the Turks"
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