Written Off As a Provincial Bumpkin, Helmut Kohl Went on to Create Modern Europe

In the 16 years he served as Germany's Chancellor, Helmut Kohl notched historic achievements while consistently outwitting those who underestimated him.

Andrew Nagorski

Published Jun. 16 2017 4:10PM EDT 

Andrew Nagorski

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