Henry Kissinger dead at 100, key facts about him

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Nov 30, 2023

Henry Kissinger passes away

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger passed away at the age of 100 on Wednesday.

Early life

Henry was born in Furth, a city in Germany's Bavarian region. As an Orthodox Jew, he was bullied by anti-Semites and later he moved to New York.

Role in US Army

As a member of the US Army's 84th Infantry Division, Henry returned to his homeland during World War II. He worked as translator in intelligence op.

Joined Nixon's administration

He had a standout career at Harvard University Faculty. Later, he joined Richard Nixon's administration as national security adviser in 1969.

Role in Vietnam War

In 1971, he had several meetings with his Vietnamese counterpart and that led to the Paris Peace Accords and an end to US involvement in Vietnam.

Nobel Peace Prize

Henry Kissinger was given Nobel Peace Prize for work on the Paris peace talks. It has been touted as one of the most controversial awards in history.

Argentine politics

The Argentine army believed that Kissinger gave them the go-ahead to conduct the 'dirty war' to clear the leftist dissidents.

Relationship with India

Henry Kissinger's relationship with India was tumultuous. He backed Pakistan against India in the 1971 war.

What Kissinger said about Indira Gandhi?

In the conversation between Nixon and Kissinger, both men called Indira Gandhi a bi**h and called Indians most sexless and pathetic people.