Victory Day in Turkey
Victory Day in Turkey is held on August 30. This event in the third decade of the month August is annual. 
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On this day, the Commander-in-Chief Mustafa Kemal Atatürk launched a major counter-offensive to defeat the occupying enemy forces, which culminated in a resounding victory. In memory of August 30, 1922, when the Field Battle of the Commander-in-Chief was won, the 30th of August was declared a national holiday. Victory Day in Turkey commemorates the key Turkish victory against Greek forces in the Battle of Dumlupınar (August 26-30, 1922).
Turkey is a first world country with a functioning democracy, capitalist economy, and a high standard of living. Turkey has been a US ally and NATO member since 1952.
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