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Ulbricht, Walter
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1971: Germany
A major step toward peace and security in central Europe was taken in August with the drafting of four-power accords on the status of Berlin. An atmosphere favorable to agreement was created in May by the forced resignation of Walter Ulbricht as leader of the East German Communist Party, a position...
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