President of Germany Roman Herzog, Johannes Rau, Christian Wulff, Joachim Gauck and Frank-Walter Steinmeier (as yet) have signed and promulgated all bills during their respective terms. The president represents Germany in the world (Art. 59 Basic Law), undertakes foreign visits and receives foreign dignitaries. They also conclude treaties with foreign nations (which do not come into effect until affirmed by the Bundestag), accredit German diplomats and receive the letters of accreditation of foreign diplomats. According to Article 60 (2) of the German Constitution, the president has the power to pardon. This means the president "has the authority to revoke or commute penal or
Donald S. Kellermann the age of 83 on November 10, 2010 from liver cancer. He was survived by his wife, Joan, two daughters and two granddaughters. Donald S. Kellermann Donald Simon Kellermann (February 6, 1927 – November 10, 2010) was an American journalist who served as the first director of what became the Pew Research Center. Kellermann was born in 1927 in Brooklyn. He was a radio broadcaster while serving with the United States Army in Germany during World War II and went to work for the "Brooklyn Eagle" after leaving Hofstra University. While working for "Newsday" in 1952, Kellermann agreed to commit