"The name of Atatürk brings to mind the historic accomplishments of one of the great men of this century, his inspired leadership of the Turkish people, his perceptive understanding of the modern world and his boldness as a military leader."
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John F. Kennedy, speaking in Washington D.C. (10 November 1963), on the 25th commemoration of Atatürk's death.
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