East German leader Erich Honecker deposed

(18 Oct 1989) Full Story: w045739
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}QUOTE REF HONECKER GOES: EAST BERLIN. East German leader Erich Honecker
GS23108910 was deposed on 18 October and replaced by Politburo member
23.10.89 Egon Krenz, another hardline Communist who wants no truck
with capitalism or opposition parties. Six years ago, Krenz,
the son of a tailor, became the youngest member of the
Politburo, where he has been in charge of security. Most
observers saw him as the natural successor, groomed by
Honecker in his own image, that of a staunch and orthodox
Stalinist. Date Shot: 18/19.10.89
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FILE PICTURES of Honecker speaking. Honecker with Gorbachev.
Honecker at 35th anniversay of GDR state (Oct 84). Honecker
meets Andropov (May 1983).Honecker with Schmidt (Dec
1981). Honecker with Gorbachev.
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18.10.89 EAST BERLIN. Egon Krenz reacting to taking over
leadership, saying there is much work to be done in the GDR.
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