Peace, Women, Security & Secularism

The Salvation Army Social Justice Commission 221 E 52nd St, New York, NY, United States

This was the theme of the conference which was organized by The Light Millennium Organization, and co-sponsored by Ataturk Society of America - ASA, on April 11, 2019. The conference took place in New York. ASA's founder and Executive Board member Mirat Yavalar gave a talk about "Laicism, and gender equality in laws as well […]

May 19 Centennial Celebration

Cosmos Club 2121 Massachusetts Ave NW,, Washington, DC, United States

Celebration of the “Youth and Sports Day and Atatürk’s Birthday” took place on May 19, 2019 at the the historical Cosmos Club, Washington, DC. Adm. Cem Gürdeniz was the guest of honor.  He gave a speech on “Foundation of the Turkish Liberation and Mustafa Kemal”.  The celebration later followed by a classical music concert by […]

Victory Day, 30th of August Celebration

Statue of Atatürk Massachusetts Ave NW & Sheridan Cir NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrated on Saturday, August 31, 2019,  12:00pm Gathering by the statue of Atatürk at the Sheridan Circle Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC USA

96th Republic Day!

Celebrated 96th anniversary of the Republic, which the great genius Mustafa Kemal Atatürk called “my greatest work”! Atatürk gave freedom to a country under foreign occupation, created a nation and established laws of equal citizenship for everyone. Atatürk’s Republic means that the people have their own rule. It means freedom. Atatürk’s Republic is freedom of […]

November 10, Commemoration of Atatürk

Statue of Atatürk Massachusetts Ave NW & Sheridan Cir NW, Washington, DC, United States

Held on Sunday, November 10, 2019  8:45am A Tribute to Atatürk By the Statue of Atatürk, Sheridan Circle, Washington, DC Open to Public Held on Sunday, November 10, 2019  2:00pm-4:00pm A Celebration of Atatürk Presentation: "Atatürk's Legacy: Transforming a Nation" American University School of International Service 3401 Nebraska Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016 Open to […]

Celebrating National Sovereignty & Children’s Day

Online event for the centennial celebration of inauguration of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey was held on Sunday, April 26, 1pm EST Guest speakers were Dr. Orhan Çekiç - Recipient of "Atatürk History of the Republic Award" Dr. Yalçın Ayaslı - Recipient of "Atatürk Humanitarian Award" 23 Nisan Poem by Troy Destan Tosun ~ Flute Recital […]

Ceremony for 19th of May Youth & Sports Day

Online event to pay tribute to Atatürk and celebrate Youth & Sports Day which marks the start of the Turkish War of Independence was held on Sunday, May 17, 2pm EST Guest speakers were Hanri Benazus - Recipient of "Atatürk- Following His Reforms Award" Ahmet Naç - Recipient of "Atatürk - Youth Award" Special Recognition […]

30th of August, Victory Day

Online, live celebration was held on August 29, 2pm EST Guest speakers were Retired Admiral Turker Erturk, Dr. Prof. Arzu Kihtir

Commemorating Atatürk

Date: Sunday, November 8th 2020 Time: 21:00 Turkey / 1pm US ET ZOOM meeting <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong> The online meeting was held on Sunday, November 8, and the program was also broadcasted live on Facebook.</strong></h4>  

April 23 National Sovereignty & Children’s Day Ceremony

Statue of Atatürk Massachusetts Ave NW & Sheridan Cir NW, Washington, DC, United States

Friday, April 23, 2021, 12:00 noon Sheridan Circle, Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC by the statue of Atatürk ** Due to the pandemic, our celebration in front of the statue will be held by a limited number of members, in accordance with the mask and social distance rules.

Happy 19th of May, Youth & Sport Day & Commemoration of Atatürk

Believing that “the independence of the nation will be saved only by the determination of the nation”, Great Leader Atatürk launched his campaign for independence from Samsun, 102 years ago today. This turning point in the history of the Republic of Turkey, has a monumental importance for all Turks. On this “Youth and Sports Day […]

Turkey Pioneered The Girls Education in The Rural Areas During Atatürk Era

Please join us to celebrate "The International Day of the Girl Child" Atatürk Society of America and The Light Millennium. Charitable Global Human Advancement Organizations, associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications, proudly present a webinar celebrating the Day of the Girl. In support of the International Day of the Girl Child and […]