Kissinger

American

[kis-uhn-jer] / ˈkɪs ən dʒər /

noun

Henry Alfred, 1923–2023, U.S. statesman, born in Germany: U.S. secretary of state 1973–77; Nobel Peace Prize 1973.

Kissinger British

/ ˈkɪsɪndʒə /

noun

Henry ( Alfred ). born 1923, US academic and diplomat, born in Germany; assistant to President Nixon for national security affairs (1969–75); Secretary of State (1973–77): shared the Nobel peace prize 1973

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Political leaders accumulate intellectual capital before they come into high office and spend it once they’re there—a point Kissinger made in his memoirs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

We also owe thanks to Henry Kissinger for the existence of today’s huge strategic reserves, which Washington is now deploying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

As economic advisor to Henry Kissinger on the National Security Council, I observed firsthand how tightly intertwined they are.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Syria wants to return to an agreement originally negotiated by Henry Kissinger when he was US Secretary of State in 1974.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Kissinger told Bobby that he should go to Iceland and beat the Russians at their own game.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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