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What role did Pieck serve from 1949 to 1960?

  • Prime Minister

  • President of the German Democratic Republic

  • Chancellor

  • Governor

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From 1949 to 1960, Wilhelm Pieck served as the President of the German Democratic Republic. He was a founding member of the Communist Party of Germany and was a strong supporter of the Soviet Union. Pieck was a controversial figure, and his presidency was marked by political repression and economic difficulties.
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