Joachim gauck,1940 65438+1was born in the former East German city of Rostock on October 24th. He is a former curator, civil rights activist and independent of the former East German secret police archives. Joachim gauck participated in the democratic movement before the collapse of East Germany, and also led government agencies after the reunification of Germany. Gauck is regarded as a hero of Germany's peaceful revolution and reunification. He led the movement to tear down the Berlin Wall and enjoyed a high reputation among the German people. 201March 18, Germany convened the federal parliament, and won 99 1 vote in 1232, and was elected as the 11th federal president of Germany. 20 12 on March 23rd, the German capital Berlin, the new President joachim gauck was sworn in.