Kissinger is the only legendary diplomat in American history who serves as both US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser. He was called "the greatest secretary of state in American history" by former President Ford. Kissinger is a firm practitioner of "realism" in foreign relations, leading the trend of American foreign policy in the era of superpowers and making lifelong efforts for the reconstruction of the world international system.

After entering the political arena, from 1969 to 1974, Kissinger successively served as President Nixon's national security assistant and director of the National Security Council. During this period,1September 22, 973, Kissinger, who reached the age of 50, officially took office as the US Secretary of State. He became the first non-American Secretary of State in American history, and also the first assistant to national security affairs.

Overview of Kissinger's experience

1, 1950, Kissinger graduated from Harvard University, 1952 received the Master of Arts, and 1954 received the Doctor of Philosophy.

2. From 195 1 to 1969, Kissinger was the executive director of the international relations research class of Harvard University, the head of the Center for International Studies, a lecturer, an associate professor and a professor.

3. From 1969 to 1975, Kissinger served as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and Director of the National Security Council.

4. From 1973 to 1977, Kissinger served as Secretary of State. Since then, Kissinger has served as a visiting professor at Georgetown University, and concurrently served as a consultant to NBC, chairman of the International Advisory Committee of Chase Manhattan Bank, and a senior researcher at Aspen Institution.

5. 1982, Kissinger founded Kissinger's "international consulting" company and served as the chairman.