VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 6. Western Europe, 1945–2000 > h. Germany > 2. The German Democratic Republic (East Germany) > 1954, March 7
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1954, March 7
 
Walter Ulbricht emerged as the new strongman, when President Pieck and Premier Grotewohl were relieved of their chairmanship positions on the Communist Party's Central Committee.  1
 
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The USSR granted “full sovereignty” to East Germany and announced the end of its occupation, although Soviet troops would remain there “temporarily,” for security reasons.  2
 
 
 
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