Kissinger’s True Legacy

U.S. President Richard Nixon's special adviser, Henry Kissinger (5 CL), and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai (6 CL) pose with their delegations for a group photo in Beijing on Oct. 22, 1971. Kissinger travelled to China to meet with Zhou to set the stage for Nixon's historic visit in 1972. AFP via Getty Images

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A common reaction to Henry Kissinger’s death is that he is a controversial figure.