Alliance Adnan Menderes and Iraq to counter Russian expansionism in the Middle East
Signs a Treaty of with Iraq to counter Russian expansionism in the Middle East
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1955 in Turkey
Explore 4 historical events and records for Turkey in 1955.
Historical records for Turkey in 1955
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Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 4th term
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Massacre
The Greeks are driven out of Istanbul. Organizes anti-Greek pogroms in which over 2,000 are killed
Pogroms
Organizes anti-Greek pogroms in which over 2,000 are killed
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