The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), created in 1979, is the

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whose stated purpose is to promote cooperation between the social and cultural

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organizations around the

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. ATAA informs the Turkish American community on how to foster Turkish-American relations and promotes a positive view of Turkey. The organization is also known for its unsuccessful lawsuits arguing for the inclusion of

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as a legitimate alternate view in the US educational curriculum.

Background

ATAA was initially established by the Turkish state in 1979 to counter the Armenian lobby in the United States, receiving funding from the Turkish government. ATAA undertakes educational workshops and seminars and conferences on political, social and economic issues concerning Turkey, runs cultural events promoting Turkey's cultural heritage, and publishes reference material regarding Turkey and the Turkish American community. Activities include educational seminars for Turkish American communities on advocacy and civic leadership; conferences on political, social and economic issues related to Turkey and US Turkish relations; and cultural events to promote

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's traditions, art, and heritage. ATAA publishes reference material on issues regarding the Turkish American community. One of its publications is the quarterly magazine "The Turkish American".

Armenian genocide denial

The organization opposes teaching about the

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in US schools and universities and has filed unsuccessful lawsuits arguing that the

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requires

to be taught as a legitimate alternate view. In 2007 the head of the organization condemned the recognition of the Armenian genocide by the Anti-Defamation League.

References

External links

Official websiteFBI file on the Assembly of Turkish American Associations
at the

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Background

Armenian genocide denial

See also

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