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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Spindel said those chairs’ testimony was akin to when former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked reporters if there were any questions for the answers he was prepared to give.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026

A secret visit by national security adviser Henry Kissinger the year before laid the groundwork for the presidential trip, alongside reciprocal visits of table tennis teams termed "ping-pong diplomacy".

From Barron's ● May 15, 2026

No one lives forever, not even centenarian Henry Kissinger.

From Salon ● May 8, 2026

Citing former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the monarch spoke of an Atlantic "partnership", which he said was "based on twin pillars: Europe and America".

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

He assumed Kissinger would advise Nixon that it was time to end the war.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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