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b. April 3, 1930. Premier of Rheinland-Pfalz state, 1969-1976; Chairman of the Christian Democratic Party, 1973-1998; Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, 1982-1998.

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Kohl's Legacy An account written in 2000, looking back on Kohl's time in office, his political style, achievements and defeats. www.time.com/time/europe/magazine/2000/131/legacy.html

Tribute to Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl Remarks delivered by U.S. Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen praising Kohl on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of NATO. www.defenselink.mil/speeches/1999/s19990421-secdef.html

BBC News | EUROPE | Kohl's mark on history Puts forward the position that Kohl is arguably Germany's most successful chancellor. news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/543955.stm

Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl faces criminal investigation Ulrich Rippert writes on the former chancellor's legal problems. www.wsws.org/articles/1999/dec1999/kohl-d30.shtml

BBC News | Europe | Kohl's long reign ends Article on the end of Helmut Kohl's 16-year hold on power. news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/181335.stm