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Turkish Only Language of Instruction in Country, Government Rules

March 24, 1926
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

All instruction in the Turkish elementary schools is to be given only in the Turkish language, according to instructions issued by the Angora government.

As a result of this decision of the government, all foreign schools and those of the national minorities in Turkey will have to be closed.

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