Presidents Nixon and Ford's Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, passed away at the age of 100
Henry Kissinger, the former secretary of state who oversaw foreign policy as the US withdrew from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China and was known for his thick glasses and gravelly voice, passed away on Wednesday, according to his consulting business. He was one hundred years old. Under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, Kissinger's tough yet powerful demeanor and cunning use of power behind closed doors allowed him to have a unique impact on world events, winning him both criticism and the Nobel Peace Prize. Even after many years, his name continued to spark passionate discussions on historical developments in foreign policy. During the upheaval of Watergate, Kissinger's influence increased as the politically astute diplomat took on a role similar to that of co-president to the weak Nixon.
