Political life in Denizli during the Democratic Party era (1950-1960)

Denizli is the second largestcity in the Aegean region in terms of geographical area. Denizli has an significant position in history, and also has a rich history as it is home to various civilizations. In this context, the Works connected to the history of the area which is covered by the Denizli region are mostly related to the first years of the Ancient Age, the Middle Age, the Ottoman period and the Republic. Lessresidues were found due to natural disasters, fires and wars in these phases. Therefore, we are able to only research on the recent history of Denizli. In this respect, we aimed to complet ethemissingsides of Denizli with our master thesis which was explicated the history of Denizli between 1950-1960 by us. Our thesis includes the main topics in the same manner with the administrative form, municipalactivities, population, economy, political, militaryandsocio-cultural structure of the province of Denizli during the period of DP (1950-1960). We have tried to elaborate on the developments in Denizli during its ten-year rulership, which began with the general elections of the deputies in 1950 and ended with the military coup on May 27, 1960. Archives of the Prime Ministry of the Republic, minutes news bulletin of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, official newspapers, local media of Denizli, research and survey works on the subject are the main sources of our master's thesis and doctoral dissertations. In the introduction part of the study whichc onsists of three sections, the general elections of the political parties deputies were emphasized, information about the establishment process of the parties was given and the organization of the parties was explained. In the second part, the activities and speeches of the deputies of Denizli in the parliament between 1950-1960 were explained. In the third chapter, the studies of the deputies of Denizli were emphasized. Our study differs from other literary Works and provincial annuals in many aspects. The developments in Denizli which are in between 1950 and 1960 were examined in the context of cause and effect relationship and in the direction of a historical scheme. Each issue examined in terms of DP policies. The changes in Denizli were compared with the events throughout the country. In this respect, the extent to which theprovince has improved has been tried to be explained more clearly.