Atatürk in 21st Century

SAVE THE DATE | Saturday, November 7, 2026

Two Organizations. One Community. One Shared Vision!

Please join the Atatürk Society of America (ASA) and the American Turkish Association of Washington, DC (ATA-DC) as we come together to honor the enduring legacy of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the visionary leader, founder of modern Türkiye, and first President of the Republic of Türkiye, as we commemorate the 88th anniversary of his passing.

Atatürk in the 21st Century: More Relevant Than Ever

We are pleased to welcome Şahane Sultan Bedenlier, Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at California Polytechnic State University, for a thought-provoking discussion exploring Atatürk’s enduring influence and why his vision remains relevant today.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026

🕒 2:00 PM

🏠 ATA-DC House

📍 7115 Leesburg Pike, Suite 302

Falls Church, VA 22043

This event is FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Registration by mail to rsvp@atadc.org

or RSVP in the ATA-DC App.

We look forward to bringing our community together for this meaningful tribute.