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Henry Kissinger
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Henry Kissinger
56th United States Secretary of State
In office
September 22, 1973 – January 20, 1977
President Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Deputy Kenneth Rush
Robert Ingersoll
Charles Robinson
Preceded by William Rogers
Succeeded by Cyrus Vance
United States National Security Advisor
In office
January 20, 1969 – November 3, 1975
President Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Preceded by Walt Rostow
Succeeded by Brent Scowcroft
Personal details
Born Heinz Alfred Kissinger
May 27, 1923 (age 89)
Fürth, Bavaria, Germany[1]
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Ann Fleischer (1949–1964)
Nancy Maginnes (1974–present)
Alma mater Harvard University
Religion Judaism
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army seal United States Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit 970th Counter Intelligence Corps

Henry Alfred Kissinger (pron.: /ˈkɪsɪndʒər/;[2] born Heinz Alfred Kissinger [haɪnts alfʁɛt kɪsɪŋəʁ] on May 27, 1923) is a German-born American writer, political scientist, diplomat, and businessman. A recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, he served as National Security Advisor and later concurrently as Secretary of State in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. After his term, his opinion was still sought by some subsequent US presidents and other world leaders.

A proponent of Realpolitik, Kissinger played a prominent role in United States foreign policy between 1969 and 1977. During this period, he pioneered the policy of détente with the Soviet Union, orchestrated the opening of relations with the People's Republic of China, and negotiated the Paris Peace Accords, ending American involvement in the Vietnam War. Various American policies of that era remain controversial today.

Kissinger is still considered an influential