Henry Kissinger, the former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, turned 100 years old on May 27, 2023. Kissinger is one of the most consequential foreign policy figures of the 20th century. He played a key role in the Vietnam War, the opening to China, and the negotiation of the SALT I arms control agreement. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973. Kissinger’s legacy is complex and controversial, but there is no doubt that he was a towering figure in American foreign policy. He played a key role in shaping the world order of the late 20th century, and his legacy will continue to be debated for years to come.
