The Republic Day on October 29th and the 101st anniversary of the Republic were celebrated nationwide and abroad with various events. The goal in the new Turkey, born out of the War of Independence, was now complete independence. Achieving economic independence became a primary focus towards this goal. The most crucial steps on this path were taken at the Izmir Economic Congress, even before the proclamation of the Republic. (Reporter: Sibel Can Camera: Mehmet Kahyalıoğlu)