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Helmut Schmidt's passion for politics and the arts

November 10, 2015

Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, who passed away on November 10, was a man of many talents. He was a skilled speaker and maintained a deep interest in art and music.

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Helmut Schmidt, Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa/C. Charisius
Image: picture-alliance/dpa/C. Charisius

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