Happy birthday! Joachim Gauck turns 85 today
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German President Joachim Gauck is celebrating his 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.
Popular politician Joachim Gauck has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Gauck, a cultural icon
Born in Rostock on January 24, 1940, Joachim Gauck's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Gauck's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Joachim hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Joachim Gauck as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 85.
Happy Birthday, Joachim, you're the best!
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