Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger is a diplomat and former U.S. Secretary of State known for his extensive visits to China.

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Birth Name :

Heinz Alfred Kissinger

Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

May 27, 1923

Star Sign :

Gemini

Age :

101

Birthplace :

Furth, Germany

Henry Kissinger, an American diplomat and political scientist, has held significant roles in US foreign policy, serving as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He was instrumental in shaping US foreign policy during the Cold War, particularly concerning the Soviet Union and China. In 1973, Kissinger received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in establishing a ceasefire during the Vietnam War. He has authored several influential books, such as “Diplomacy,” “World Order,” “Ending the Vietnam War,” and “On China,” and remains a prominent figure in international relations and foreign policy.

Kissinger has also made substantial contributions to academia, having been a faculty member at Harvard University, where he earned his Ph.D. He is well-known for his extensive involvement in US-China relations, being the American political figure with the most visits to China, totaling nearly 100. Despite his achievements, some critics consider Kissinger an overrated public figure. Among his other notable accomplishments, he ranks as the 9th most popular Republican and the 34th most popular politician.