İsmet İnönü was a prominent Turkish politician and military leader, born on September 24, 1884. He served as the second President of Turkey from 1938 to 1950, following the founding leader, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. İnönü played a crucial role in shaping modern Turkey and was known for his efforts in maintaining neutrality during World War II. Before his presidency, İnönü was a key figure in the Turkish War of Independence and held various ministerial positions. He was also the leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP) and contributed to the establishment of a multi-party system in Turkey during his later years in office.