title: 1951 East German referendum
text: # 1951 East German referendum
  
  A referendum on militarisation and peace was held in East Germany on 5 June 1951. Voters were asked "Are you against the remilitarisation of Germany and for the conclusion of a peace treaty with Germany in the year 1951?". It was approved by 95.98% of voters.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Choice | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - |
  | For | 13,034,477 | 95.98 |
  | Against | 546,622 | 4.02 |
  | Invalid/blank votes | 37,625 | – |
  | Total | 13,618,724 | 100 |
  | Registered voters/turnout | 13,700,000 | 99.42 |
  | Source: Direct Democracy |||
  