07/14/1955
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"Now the great Ataturk is dead, but his work lives on, and our guest of honor this evening is one of the original band that worked with him to bring about this great change, and to make Turkey the nati..."
"Our guest of honor, since that day in 1923, has been almost continuously in the Assembly of his country."
"He has held almost every position in his government, including that of Prime Minister, and now is honored by holding the highest position in the land."
"He had a dream that with a band of devoted associates they translated into reality--by service, unselfish and dedicated service, to their country."