Former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, a Nobel Prize laureate, passed away at the age of 100 following a brief illness in Washington. Reports from a global news agency confirmed that Kissinger, who held a PhD in political science, peacefully passed away at his residence in Connecticut. Despite reaching the centennial mark, he remained engaged in an active lifestyle until his final days.
Despite no longer serving in an official governmental capacity, Kissinger maintained a presence in White House meetings and recently visited China, meeting with President Xi Jinping earlier this year. He was accorded the status of an official guest during his visit to China.
Born on May 27, 1923, Henry Kissinger is revered as one of the most esteemed and respected diplomats in U.S. history. He authored numerous books, shaping the course of U.S. foreign policy and effecting significant changes.
Following his academic pursuits, he ventured into teaching and assumed the pivotal role of National Security Advisor in January 1969 under President Richard Nixon’s administration, serving for six years.
During Richard Nixon’s presidency, Kissinger ascended from National Security Advisor to Secretary of State in 1973, carrying out this crucial responsibility for the subsequent four years.
His tenure witnessed pivotal contributions to the arms deal with Russia, the forging of relations with China, the Israel-Arab peace treaty, and the United States’ exit from the Vietnam War.
Despite provoking controversy, Henry Kissinger undeniably left an enduring imprint on U.S. diplomatic relations worldwide, shaping the foundation upon which U.S. foreign policy still stands today.