April 26, 1923, marked a pivotal moment in international affairs as the French government’s protests against Turkey’s actions in Angora fell on deaf ears. According to Ismet Pasha, the Turkish leader, the French cries of foul play over the Chester agreement, which granted American capitalists significant concessions in Turkey, were nothing more than a dying gasp. The agreement, which had been ratified by the Turkish national assembly, had effectively given the green light to American interests in the region, leaving many to wonder if a new era of French dominance had finally dawned on the continent.
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- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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