Today in History – 28/29 November

Atatürk’s will is disclosed

The will Atatürk wrote during his illness was disclosed on November 28, 1938 by the Third Magistrate of Ankara. The brief will read as follows:

Dolmabahçe, Monday, 5.9.938

I hereby bestow all my spiritual and material possessions, all real estate in Cankaya as well as all movables and valuables in my possession upon the Republican People’s Party under following conditions:

1. My property shall, as is presently the case, accumulate interest at ?? Bank.

2. As long as their relations remain honorable and as long as they live, Makbule (Atadan) shall receive one thousand liras a month, Afet (İnan) 800, Sabiha Gökçen 600, Ülkü (Adatepe) 200 and Rukiye (Erkin) and Nebile (?rdelp) 100 lira each from the interest, as in every year till now.

3. The sufficient amount of money to buy accommodation shall be given to Sabiha Gökçen.

4. As long as she lives, Makbule may continue to reside at the house in Çankaya where she is currently living.

5. İsmet İnönü’s children shall be supported in their needs in connection with the completion of their education.

6. Every year, half of the remaining interest shall be transferred to the Turkish Historical Association and the Turkish Language Association.

K. Atatürk