Henry Kissinger's Legacy: Shaping U.S. Cold War History and Controversial Opinions

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Henry Kissinger's Legacy: Shaping U.S. Cold War History and Controversial Opinions
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Henry Kissinger, the influential diplomat who played a key role in shaping U.S. Cold War history, has died at the age of 100. As Secretary of State, he engineered the U.S.'s opening to China, negotiated the country's exit from Vietnam, and reshaped American power relationships with the Soviet Union. Kissinger's legacy is both celebrated and reviled, with critics accusing him of trampling on democratic values and disregarding human rights. He advised 12 U.S. presidents and remained influential in global affairs until his death.

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