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Gustav Heinemann Politician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Germany
  • Born: Jul 23, 1899
  • Died: Jul 7, 1976

Gustav Walter Heinemann was a German politician. He was Mayor of the city of Essen from 1946 to 1949, West German Minister of the Interior from 1949 to 1950, Minister of Justice from 1966 to 1969 and President of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1969 to 1974.

One of our most noble political tasks is to open up trust. trust

Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible. peace

Trust cannot be commanded and yet it is also correct that the only one who earns trust is the one who is prepared to grant trust. trust

Disarmament requires trust. trust

The first thing I see is the obligation to serve peace. peace

The time has come - and must come - for multilateral conversations about a secure peace in all of Europe. peace

Christmas December 25, 2024

Christmas is the day that holds all time together. 6 sayings from Alexander Smith

6 sayings from Alexander Smith

Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so. 8 quotes from Stephen Leacock

8 quotes from Stephen Leacock

A good conscience is a continual Christmas. 96 other quotes from Benjamin Franklin

96 other quotes from Benjamin Franklin

Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own. 9 more wisdom & wit from Ethel Merman

9 more wisdom & wit from Ethel Merman