Remembering Helmut Schmidt on the 8th Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Berlin
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Remembering Helmut Schmidt, 8 Years Later

It has been exactly 8 long years since Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt died in Hamburg on November 10, 2015 at the age of 96. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Today, fans of Helmut Schmidt along with the rest of the world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Schmidt, a cultural icon

Born in Hamburg on December 23, 1918, Helmut Schmidt's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Schmidt was not just a great politician, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 8 years since the tragic loss of Helmut Schmidt and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Helmut Schmidt is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Helmut Schmidt.

Helmut Schmidt career in pictures

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