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Word: gossen (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Many of FDJ members are rowdy, opportunist youths, like Hans Gossen, FDJ leader in Saxony. As a Hitler Youth Bannführer, he had tasted power young. As a P.W. of the Russians, he did a quick about-face. In his "confession," he declared that his parents had forced him into Naziism, but that in Russia his eyes had been opened. Said he: "I want to devote myself to progress. Despite my belated awakening, I beg that I may be accepted." His wish was fulfilled...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: The Kids | 5/29/1950 | See Source »

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