TIME, one of the world’s most established news and politics magazines, had 12 different Turks on its cover in 98 years. Two Turks were on the cover twice.
The magazine, which has millions of readers not only in the USA but all over the world, has an important reputation. be on the cover of TIME Although it is often prestigious, sometimes those who leave a negative impression can also be on the cover.
You may be surprised by some of the names among the Turks who were on the cover of TIME, the first weekly news magazine of the USA, which was founded in 1923. Request chronological these names in order:
Turks on the cover of TIME Magazine:
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – 24 March 1923
The first issue of the magazine was published on March 3, 1923. After a few issues, Atatürk managed to be talked about in the world enough to be on the cover of TIME. That year the Republic of Turkey It made a lot of noise that it was installed by going through a thousand and one hardships.
The magazine featured Atatürk with the following sentences: Mustafa Kemal Pasha; “Where is the Turk his own master?” He proved the opposite of this statement by answering the phrase “in Turkey” instead of the usual “in hell”.
He is undoubtedly one of the greatest names in modern history. and now it stands against the hidden powers of the West, determined to claim what Turkey has won.
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – 21 February 1927
Atatürk, who is on the cover of TIME again, this time in the 4th anniversary of the young and dynamic Republic of Turkey. Due to a growth of up to 8.5% made a name for himself. Despite the increasing totalitarian regimes in the world, the world public opinion was surprised that he took democratic and republican steps in his country.
İsmet İnönü – 19 May 1941
II. During World War II The most influential name in Turkey’s not entering the war İnönü, the second president, became the second Turk to be on the cover of TIME after Atatürk. On the 22nd anniversary of the War of Independence, when the Nazi armies annexed France and the Balkans, it was on the cover of the magazine. On the cover, Turanci took place with the words “I am deaf, thank God” against the policies.
Sukru Saracoglu – 12 June 1943
The reason why Saracoğlu, the prime minister of the time, was included on the cover, was that at that time when things were very confused. which superpower he would decide to side with. Because his decision was very important for the new order he would bring to the region.
II. Would it be closer to the Germans, who had begun to retreat in World War II, to the Soviets who had begun to advance towards Berlin, or to the United States, which was badly wounded by the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Adnan Menderes – February 3, 1958
Menderes, who attracted attention as the prime minister who got Turkey into the IMF and NATO, went into an economic and political crisis after the elections. The magazine described him with these sentences: For better or worse, Adnan Menderes gave Turkey today’s shape. However, on duty each year, Menderes became more autocratic, more sensitive to criticism. Angered at anyone who questioned his policies, he imprisoned the press and opposition parties with repressive laws.
Kenan Evren – September 29, 1980
It was said about Kenan Evren, who was featured on the cover of the Europe, Asia and South Pacific editions, that he “holds Turkey together” and an eight-page article was written about the process leading up to the coup. For some unknown reason this cover of TIME removed from archive. Thanks to a Turk who has this issue in his personal archive, the famous cover was revealed again.
Mehmet Ali Agca – January 9, 1984
Ağca, who attempted to assassinate the Pope, was on the agenda of the whole world in those days. The Pope’s pardon of him, however, was widely talked about and “Why Did He Forgive?” In an article titled, the possible reasons for the Pope’s pardon of Ağca were discussed.
Naim Süleymanoğlu – January 3, 1988
“Pocket Hercules”, who broke world records one after another and collected medals, as a result of his outstanding performance at the Seoul Olympics. “Everybody wins” It was on the cover of TIME with its title. In addition, Naim Süleymanoğlu had a meeting with the then US President Reagen for about an hour.
Mine Karakas – 15 July 2007
In the magazine published one week before the 22 July elections “Turkey’s dilemma” With the title, attention was drawn to the turban problem. Karakaş said that he studied in the USA because he was not accepted to the university by wearing a headscarf in Turkey.
Mehmet Oz – 13 June 2011
very popular in the USA “Dr. Oz”was getting good ratings with its daytime program on Fox. Mehmet Öz talked about his fears against the risk of cancer after detecting polyps in his large intestine.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan – November 17, 2011
Headline for Erdogan, the 5th Turkish leader to be on the cover of TIME after Atatürk, İsmet İnönü, Adnan Menderes, Şükrü Saracoğlu “Erdogan’s Way” it happened. It was emphasized that Turkey is gradually establishing a strong model for the Arab Spring in the region and that Erdogan is following what he thinks is right.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan – May 14, 2018
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, “Rise of the Strongman” Russian President Vladimir Putin, together with Philippine President Duterte, along with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, appeared on the cover of the magazine. He became the second Turkish leader to cover the magazine twice, after Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Özlem Türeci and Uğur Şahin – January 8, 2021
“The Vaccine Revolution” Two Turkish scientists, whose title is on the cover, had suddenly attracted the attention of the whole world by developing a proven vaccine against COVID-19 with the BioNTech company they founded. The duo also appeared on the cover of prestigious magazines such as the British financial magazine Financial Times and the German Der Spiegel.
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