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What did The New York Times call Richard von Weizsäcker after his death?

  • "A guardian of his nation's moral conscience"

  • "A controversial figure"

  • "A polarizing leader"

  • "An enigmatic president"

Answer

After Richard von Weizsäcker died in 2015, The New York Times called him "A guardian of his nation's moral conscience." This was because von Weizsäcker was a German politician who was known for his work on human rights and reconciliation after World War II. He was also the president of West Germany from 1984 to 1994.
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