Helmut Kohl, Who Oversaw Germany's Reunification, Dies At 87
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who for more than a decade and a half helmed a country in historic upheaval, died Friday at the age of 87. The German leader's political party, the Christian Democratic Union, confirmed Kohl's death on Twitter.
"We are in sorrow," the party tweeted.
In a statement, former U.S. President George H.W. Bush mourned the death of his colleague and close ally, who first led West Germany and then oversaw its reunification with Communist East Germany.
"Working closely with my very good friend to help achieve a peaceful end to the Cold War and the unification of Germany within NATO will remain one of the great joys of my life," Bush said in a statement Friday. "Throughout our endeavors, Helmut was a rock — both steady and strong." - More, NPR
Helmut Kohl, Who Oversaw Germany's Reunification, Dies At 87
posted by Fakhria @ 6/16/2017
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