Why I Slapped the German Chancellor
In November 1968 a young activist hit Germany's leader to draw attention to his Nazi past
Witness History · BBC World Service
November 1, 20188m 54s
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Show Notes
In November 1968 a young activist hit Germany's leader in public, to draw attention to his Nazi past. The activist was Beate Klarsfeld - the Chancellor was Kurt Georg Kiesinger. Tim Mansel has been listening to Beate Klarsfeld's memories of what happened after she attacked the political leader
Photo: Beate Klarsfeld today. Credit: Tim Mansel