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Politics, West

Willy Brandt steps down

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Günter Guillaume, a close aide of Willy Brandt, is exposed as a Stasi agent, prompting Brandt to step down as Federal Chancellor on 6 May 1974.

Berliners are dismayed: Brandt symbolises the policy of easing tensions which has led to significant improvements to everyday life in the divided city. The day of his resignation, they come out onto the streets to demonstrate their support.

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  • Berlin-West, Kurfürstendamm (bei der Gedächtniskirche)
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    13.334682
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