Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State,

Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State, passed away at the age of 100.

He played a significant role in shaping the United States' Cold War history.

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Kissinger served under two US presidents and left a lasting impact on US foreign policy.

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He passed away at his home in Connecticut, as announced by Kissinger Associates Inc.

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Even at 100, Kissinger remained active, attending White House meetings and publishing a book on leadership.

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In July, he made a surprise visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Kissinger served as Secretary of State in the 1970s, working on global events and diplomatic relations.

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He faced criticism for supporting anti-communist dictatorships, particularly in Latin America.

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The 1973 Nobel Peace Prize, shared with North Vietnam's Le Duc Tho, was controversial and led to resignations from the Nobel committee.

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