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İsmet İnönü was a Turkish military officer and politician who served as the second president of Turkey from 1938 to 1950. He commanded Turkish forces in the First and Second Battles of İnönü during the Turkish War of Independence and later represented the Ankara government at the Lausanne negotiations. A close associate of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, İnönü also served several terms as prime minister and led the Republican People's Party during his presidency.
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When was İsmet İnönü president of Turkey?
İnönü served as Turkey's second president from 1938 to 1950. He succeeded Mustafa Kemal Atatürk after Atatürk's death.
What were the Battles of İnönü?
They were two important engagements in 1921 during the Turkish War of Independence. İsmet İnönü commanded Turkish forces in the First and Second Battles of İnönü against the Greek army.
What role did İnönü play at the Lausanne Conference?
Before becoming president, İnönü represented the Ankara government as Turkey's chief negotiator at the Lausanne peace talks. The Treaty of Lausanne was signed in 1923 and helped define the international status of the Turkish Republic.
How did İsmet İnönü leave the presidency?
He left office after the Democratic Party won the 1950 elections. İnönü then became a major opposition leader rather than continuing as president.
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