First Meeting of Turkish Assembly

Date: April 23, 1920 • Location: Çankaya, Turkey

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 1920–1923.

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey is the unicameral legislative branch of the Turkish government. It is the sole body given the legislative prerogatives by the unitary Turkish Constitution.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Turkey's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.