23 April 1920 is the date when the First Grand National Assembly, representing the will of the Turkish nation, was opened and declared the sovereignty of the Turkish people. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk presented the April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day to children 101 years ago.

“The future of the Turkish nation will be great and bright with the correct opinion of today's children and the tireless perseverance of work.”

Happy National Sovereignty and Children’s Day!