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Photo: Archived photos of Helmut Schmidt
The late West German chancellor Helmut Schmidt, who led his country for eight years at the height of the Cold War, died at the age of 96 on Tuesday. Schmidt was West Germany's second center-left Social Democrat chancellor from 1974 to 1982 and a leading proponent of European integration. On Wednesday, President Xi Jinping expressed condolences over the death of Schmidt. Our website showcases photos that recorded memorable moments in Schmidt's life.
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