Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

Henry Kissinger, the influential diplomat who defined U.S. foreign policy as we withdrew from Vietnam and eased tensions with China, has passed away at age 100, according to his consulting firm. With a gruff, yet authoritative presence, Kissinger significantly shaped global affairs during Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford’s presidencies, even earning a Nobel Peace Prize. His name still stirs passionate discussions on long-past foreign policy milestones. His power peaked during Watergate, where he acted as co-president to Nixon. Despite his large influence, Kissinger was often criticized for his policies in Southeast Asia and his support for oppressive Latin American regimes after he left government.