Notable People Born on May 27 Henry Kissinger, Jack McBrayer
Today marks the 100th birthday of Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and one of the most influential people of the 20th century. Born on May 27, 1923, in Germany, Kissinger was a refugee who fled his home country with his family at the outset of World War II. In the United States, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University and served as an officer in the United States Army before returning to Harvard to pursue his doctorate.
Throughout his distinguished career in foreign affairs, Kissinger has been credited for playing a central role in the United States’ diplomatic strategy during the Cold War. He played a key role in the negotiation of the Paris Peace Accords that ended the Vietnam War and he also organized the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and China. For his tireless efforts in the search of peaceful resolutions to international conflicts, Kissinger was awarded the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize.
In addition to his remarkable achievements on the international stage, Kissinger also served as National Security Advisor and then Secretary of State, where he worked closely with President Nixon to develop groundbreaking U.S. relations with various countries around the world. During his tenure as Secretary of State he reorganized the State Department to better meet global challenges, advocated for arms control agreements, and worked to improve economic relations with other nations.
Kissinger is widely recognized as one of the leading minds in foreign policy and diplomacy. His career and accomplishments demonstrate the overwhelming importance of understanding global affairs and working for peace. As he enters his 101st year, Kissinger continues to be a figure of international relevance and an example of ambition, resilience, and diplomacy.
On May 27th, we celebrate he centenary of Henry Kissinger. Let us all be inspired by his life and legacy to strive for a better, more peaceful future.