Which political party did Gheorghiu-Dej lead?
Romanian Communist Party
National Liberal Party
Peasant's Party
Social Democratic Party
Answer
Gheorghiu-Dej led the Romanian Communist Party from 1947 until his death in 1965. He was a close ally of Joseph Stalin and helped to establish a Stalinist regime in Romania. He also oversaw the collectivization of agriculture and the nationalization of industry. After Stalin's death, Gheorghiu-Dej pursued a more independent foreign policy and sought to improve relations with the West.
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