Özet:

The Ottoman state was busy with serious internal and external problems in Europe during the days of industrial crash. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was quite retarded in terms of industrialization. In the first years of the Republic of Turkey, intense efforts were made to close this paper opened on industrialization with European countries. I. One of the focus points of the Five-Year Industrial Plan was the iron steel industry. A broad study was also carried out before investing in this area that has strategic importance. Due to Turkey’s wealth of coal beds, Zonguldak and its surroundings were seen as a suitable place for the establishment of the iron steel industry. In addition, due to security concerns, this facility was decided to be installed in Karabük. The factory was used without creating addiction to foreign experts and loans to establish. The foundation of the factory was thrown on 3 April 1937 by Prime Minister Ismet Inönü. Inönü made his next visit to the factory construction on 12 December 1938 as president. This study discussed President Ismet Inönü’s several hours long visit on 12 December 1938 and the problems that Karabük Iron Steel Factory had faced before it began to work. The views of the British company that discussed the establishment of the factory in this process were studied using the resources in the British National Archive.

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