Founded in the difficult days of the Turkish War of Independence to meet urgent communication needs, Anadolu Ajansı (AA) reported from the front lines, conveying the activities and views of the Ankara Government to both domestic and international audiences.
Highly valued by Atatürk and reinforced through his official circulars, AA maintained its influential role after the proclamation of the Republic. On March 1, 1925, at Atatürk’s request, AA was incorporated as a company, thereby attaining an independent structure. Through its commitment to accurate, impartial, and swift journalism, it has become an indispensable institution for the press and broadcasting organizations.
AA is also a significant resource for researchers, for it not only reflects daily developments but also records history itself. Consequently, a study on the history of such an institution carries particular weight.
Atatürk and Anadolu Ajansı reveals the challenging circumstances this iconic institution of the War of Independence endured, tracing its journey to the modern institution it is today.
