Word: gursel
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...ebullient Premier was really in jeopardy. His party commanded an almost 3-to-1 majority in the Assembly, and outside the sophisticated urban centers, his popularity among the peasant population remained high. Until the radio blared its stunning news, many Turks had never even heard of General Cemal Gursel, the longtime professional soldier who led the revolt...
...Ataturk himself. Two months ago, Menderes directed the army to stop Inonu from going on a political barnstorming trip to Kayseri. The major ordered to halt Inonu's train resigned in protest. Menderes' police promptly arrested the major, along with two other officers who resigned. General Gursel, then commander in chief of Turkey's ground forces, protested this use of troops for political purposes-and was summarily "retired," "Protect yourself from this nefarious atmosphere," said the general in a farewell message to his troops. "Keep the army's honor high, and above all, keep...
...illegal activity on my part is incompatible with my position." When they suggested that Inonu free himself by resigning as party leader, he cut them short: ''The only way I will come to power is through free elections. That is final." The officers then approached Gursel. who agreed to head a "National Unity Committee...