Historical Events tagged with "latin alphabet"
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Politics & Government
Adoption of the Turkish Latin Alphabet
November 1st, 1928 96 years ago
The Turkish government adopted a new alphabet, transitioning from the Arabic script to the Latin alphabet. This reform aimed to increase literacy and modernize Turkey's education system. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk led the change, promoting the Latin script as a more accessible and efficient writing system for the nation. The reform was a crucial step in aligning Turkey with Western cultural norms.
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