Henry Kissinger
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Henry Kissinger was a renowned American diplomat and political scientist. Born on May 27, 1923, in Fürth, Germany, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1938 to escape Nazi persecution. Kissinger served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later attended Harvard University, where he earned his Ph.D. in 1954. He became a prominent figure in U.S. foreign policy under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, serving as National Security Adviser from 1969 to 1975 and Secretary of State from 1973 to 1977. Kissinger's diplomatic achievements include negotiating détente with the Soviet Union, orchestrating U.S.-China relations, and brokering peace in Vietnam. He was a key figure in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) and the Paris Peace Accords. Kissinger received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for his efforts in Vietnam. His approach to diplomacy, known as Realpolitik, emphasized pragmatism and balance of power. After leaving government, Kissinger founded Kissinger Associates and authored numerous books on international relations. He passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 100.
