Early life and education
Born: May 27, 1923, Bavaria, Germany.
1938: Flees Nazi Germany and moves to New York.
Education: B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University.
Military services
During World War II: Served in the U.S. Army, later joining the Counterintelligence Corps.
political career
1969: Appointed National Security Advisor by President Richard Nixon.
Secretary of State: served during the Nixon and Gerald Ford administrations.
Major Achievements: Promoted the normalization of U.S.-China relations, participated in the negotiation of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, and the signing of the Paris Peace Accords.
Political positions and controversies
Considered a representative of "realist" foreign policy.
Controversy: Policies in Chile, Argentina and elsewhere have been criticized.
1973: Nobel Peace Prize with Le Duc Thuy of North Vietnam.
Post-political life
1977: Left government service.
Continue to be active as a public affairs commentator and adviser.
Founded Kissinger Associates.
Author of 21 books.
personal life
Died: At his home in Connecticut.
Family: leaves a wife and two children and five grandchildren.
Implications for foreign policy
had a major impact on U.S. relations with the Soviet Union and China.
Played a key role in several international conflicts.
Relations with China
played a key role in normalizing US-China relations.
Developed a deep relationship with Chinese leaders.
2023: Visit Beijing to meet Xi Jinping.
Legacy and evaluation
It has far-reaching implications in international politics.
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