Cathleen Boivin Ladies and Gentlemen, Colleagues, and Students: My acquaintance with Turkey and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk began in 1963. I had just turned 13 and was going into the 8th grade – not much younger than Abigail. My world was swimming pools, day camps, and riding my bicycle. However, when my father accepted the job […]
CONTINUE READINGAbigail Bowman Hello! I’m so honored to be here today for this celebration of Youth Day. Atatürk was the only leader in the world to make a holiday just for children, and I think that’s so wonderful. A thank the Atatürk Society of America for inviting me to speak to you today. Because of a […]
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