Willie Brandt
Willie Brandt was a prominent German politician who served as Chancellor of West Germany from 1969 to 1974. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he is best known for his policy of 'Ostpolitik', which aimed to improve relations with East Germany and the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War. His tenure was marked by significant diplomatic achievements, including a groundbreaking visit to Poland, where he famously knelt at the Memorial to the Ghetto Heroes in Warsaw, symbolizing a commitment to reconciliation and peace in post-war Europe.
Born on Dec 18, 1913 (112 years old)
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Willie Brandt was a Social Democrat who rose to power after the 20-year dominance of the Christian Democrats in post-war Germany.
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