Henry Alfred Kissinger, formerly known as Heinz Alfred Kissinger, was born in Felt, Germany, and is of Jewish descent. Immigrated to the United States from 65438 to 0938. 1943 American citizenship. Graduated from Harvard University, American diplomat, expert on international issues, former US Secretary of State, winner of the US Department of Defense Outstanding Public Service Medal.

Kissinger served as Richard Nixon's national security assistant from 1969 to 1974, and served as US Secretary of State from 1973 to 1977. From 65438 to 0977, Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States, awarded Kissinger the Medal of Freedom, praising him as "the greatest secretary of state in American history". Local time 20231October 29th 165438+ Henry Kissinger died at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100.

Kissinger's character evaluation

1, the greatest secretary of state in American history. Kissinger has made historic contributions to opening the door to Sino-US relations, and has been caring for and supporting the development of Sino-US relations for many years.

2. China people respect Kissinger, first of all, because he made a pioneering contribution in the "ice-breaking" stage of Sino-US relations half a century ago. Kissinger 197 1 year secretly visited China, which helped President Nixon 1972 to make an "ice-breaking trip" to China and realized a "handshake across the Pacific" that shocked the world.

Kissinger was a legend all his life. He served as US Secretary of State in 1970s, which had a great influence on American foreign policy. During his political career, he also made outstanding contributions to Sino-US relations. Kissinger occupies an important position in the history of American diplomacy and has an indelible position, which is a historical witness of Sino-US relations along the way.