A virtual exhibition dedicated to the May 19th – Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day has been prepared and made available to users at the Presidential Library. The virtual exhibition presents materials on the life and work of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, the history of Türkiye's national independence struggle, and the role of youth and sports in society.

May 19, 1919, is considered a significant turning point in Türkiye's national struggle. On that day, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's arrival in Samsun is recognized as the beginning of the country's independence and liberation movement. The national struggle, which began with the Ottoman Empire's disintegration and the occupation of Anatolian lands after World War I, quickly encompassed a broad geography and ultimately formed the basis of the historical and political process that led to the formation of the Republic of Türkiye.

The May 19th holiday, dedicated to youth by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, is celebrated in Türkiye as an expression of national unity, patriotism, and confidence in the future generation. Atatürk considered the role of youth in the nation's future to be particularly important, deeming their upbringing with a connection to national values and a patriotic spirit as one of the fundamental conditions for the state's continued development.

The virtual exhibition features historical speeches by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, his messages to youth, photographs reflecting the era, archival documents, books, and other informational materials. Additionally, it presents information on the traditions of celebrating May 19th in Türkiye and the Turkic world, as well as the achievements of youth and athletes in various fields.

The virtual exhibition, designed for a broad audience, offers users the opportunity to systematically acquire information on the history of Türkiye's national independence struggle, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's legacy of statehood, and the significance of youth and sports in public life. The exhibition is also important for a closer examination of the shared historical memory, cultural proximity, and fraternal relations between Azerbaijan and Türkiye.