Schmidt Brandt 1977

West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, right, casts his ballot during election of new chairman of the West German Social Democrats party convention in Hamburg, Nov. 18, 1977. At left is Hans Koschnick, who was re-elected as deputy chairman. Willy Brandt, center, was re-elected as chairman, Schmidt as deputy chairman. (AP Photo/Helmut Lohmann)