May 19 is a milestone in Turkish history as it is the day when Mustafa Kemal arrived in Samsun from Istanbul to organise the war that saw the remnants of the Ottoman Empire transformed into modern Turkey four years later.
President Erdogan addresses Turkish youth during May 19 Youth and Sports Day, emphasising the importance of the country's independence.
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