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The photograph (This is How We Won the Republic) is a symbolic image of the Turkish Republic's early years, capturing the pride and modest conditions of the nation during its first decade. Historical Background

: The man in the suit and bowtie at the center is Orhan Kamil Kabalak , the Mayor of Uşak at the time. Discovery and Archival History biz_cumhuriyeti_boyle_kazandik

: It was captured by Hüsnü Kazım Özler , known as "Foto Kazım," who was Uşak's first professional photographer. The camera used for this shot is now exhibited at the Uşak City History Museum . The photograph (This is How We Won the

: For many years, the photo's origins were unknown or misattributed to other cities like Ankara or Polatlı. It was brought to public attention in the 1990s by Gültekin Şener , the father of Turkish writer and actress Gülse Birsel , who found it in a family album. The camera used for this shot is now