What was Walter Ulbricht's role in East Germany from 1950 to 1971?
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Head of State
First Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party
Secretary of Defense
Answer
Walter Ulbricht was the First Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED) from 1950 to 1971. He was a key figure in the establishment of the East German state and oversaw its development into a socialist dictatorship. Ulbricht was a staunch supporter of the Soviet Union and closely aligned East Germany with Moscow. He was also a proponent of rapid industrialization and economic development in East Germany.
From Wall to Walter: The Reign of Walter Ulbricht
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