MAY 1960 INCIDENT IN TURKEY
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Democratic Party (DP), Turkish economy, economic growth and crisisAbstract
This article analyzes the economic and political processes that took place in Turkey between 1950 and 1960 during the rule of the Democratic Party (DP). It examines the results of the 1957 elections, the growing tension between the government and the opposition, student demonstrations, and the increasing political instability in the country. The study also explores the negative impact of the economic crisis on the social conditions of the military, particularly young officers, and reveals how these factors led to the military coup of May 27, 1960. The research evaluates this event as a significant turning point in Turkey’s political life, highlighting the conflict between the principle of the “national will” and the concept of legitimacy based on republican values and the principles of Atatürk.
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