Text of a lecture to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. Eric J. Sorenson discusses the transformative leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in the aftermath of World War I. It details Turkey's dramatic political and societal changes, Atatürk's efforts to modernize and Westernize Turkey, his secular reforms, and his emphasis on education and women's rights. The narrative also highlights Atatürk's military successes and the long-lasting impact of his vision on modern Turkey.