Telegram to the Minister President of the German Democratic Republic, Otto Grotewohl

On the occasion of the thind anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic

October 7, 1952

To the Minister President of the German Democratic Republic, Comrade Otto Grotewohl.

On the occasion of the national day of celebration, - the third
anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic, - I send the German people, the government and you personally, Comrade Minister President, my congratulations. Please accept my wishes for further
success in the great work of creating an united, independent,
democratic, peace-loving Germany.

J. Stalin

("New Germany," Berlin Ed., No. 236, 7 October, 1952)