Henry Kissinger Undergoes Heart Surgery
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Former U.S. Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize winner Henry Kissinger underwent heart surgery at a New York City hospital on Tuesday and was resting comfortably, hospital officials said.
Kissinger, 91, underwent an aortic valve replacement procedure, according to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
The German-born Jewish refugee served as Secretary of State under Republican Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, with a hand in the diplomatic opening of China, landmark U.S.-Soviet arms control talks, expanded ties between Israel and its Arab neighbors and the Paris Peace Accord with North Vietnam.
While many hailed Kissinger for his brilliance and broad experience, some opponents branded him a war criminal for his support for anti-communist dictatorships, especially in Latin America.
Following the Paris Peace Accords reached in January 1973, Kissinger shared a controversial Nobel Peace Prize with North Vietnam’s Le Duc Tho.
After leaving government, Kissinger set up a high-powered consulting firm in New York.
He also has served on corporate boards and various foreign policy and security forums, written books and served as a media commentator on international affairs.
Kissinger, 91, underwent an aortic valve replacement procedure, according to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
The German-born Jewish refugee served as Secretary of State under Republican Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, with a hand in the diplomatic opening of China, landmark U.S.-Soviet arms control talks, expanded ties between Israel and its Arab neighbors and the Paris Peace Accord with North Vietnam.
While many hailed Kissinger for his brilliance and broad experience, some opponents branded him a war criminal for his support for anti-communist dictatorships, especially in Latin America.
Following the Paris Peace Accords reached in January 1973, Kissinger shared a controversial Nobel Peace Prize with North Vietnam’s Le Duc Tho.
After leaving government, Kissinger set up a high-powered consulting firm in New York.
He also has served on corporate boards and various foreign policy and security forums, written books and served as a media commentator on international affairs.
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