Willy Brandt (1913-92) was a German statesman, leader of the German Social Democratic Party from 1964 to 1987, and chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1969 to 1974. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1971 for his efforts to achieve reconciliation between West Germany and the countries of the Soviet Bloc. His books include My Path to Berlin: An Autobiography, The Politics of Peace in Europe, Encounters and Insights 1960-75, Left and Free: My Path 1930-50, Organized Lunacy, and Memories.