Henry A Kissinger is a renowned American diplomat and political scientist. He served as the United States Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under President Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He is known for his role in the Vietnam War and the Paris Peace Accords. He also played a major role in the normalization of relations between the United States and China. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for his efforts to end the Vietnam War. He is also a prolific author, having written numerous books on international relations and diplomacy. Kissinger is widely regarded as one of the most influential diplomats of the 20th century.