Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died at 100 years old in his home in Connecticut on Wednesday, according to Kissinger Associates Inc.
He was a respected American scholar and statesman, serving in the 84th Army Division from 1943 to 1946 and in the US Army Reserves until 1959.
He served as Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford, in which he played central roles in opening to China, negotiating the end of the Yom Kippur War in the Middle East, and bringing America’s role in the Vietnam War to a close.
Kissinger also negotiated key arms control agreements with the Soviet Union.
He was regularly consulted by American presidents of both political parties and scores of foreign leaders, as he was seen as one of America’s greatest statesmen.
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Kissinger celebrated his 100th birthday in May and remained active to the end.
Most recently, he focused his attention on artificial intelligence and its implications on society. He was a frequest guest with media and in meetings at the White House.
In June 2023, he even made a surprise visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Kissinger is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Nancy Maginnes Kissinger, two children by his first marriage, David and Elizabeth, and his five grandchildren.
He will be buried at a private family service.
At a later date, there will be amother memorial service held in New York City.
Instead of flowers, his family has encouraged donations to New York’s Animal Medical Center or Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs.
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