The Board of Directors and staff of the Diplomacy Center Foundation (DCF) convey their deepest sympathies and condolences to family and friends on the passing of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.
Dr. Kissinger was an accomplished diplomat, educator, and political scientist. He served America with dedication and distinction in many different roles from his position as U.S. National Security Advisor (1969 – 1975) to his tenure as the 56th U.S. Secretary of State (1973 -1977). As an individual who dedicated his life to diplomacy, he will be remembered for his founding support of the National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) at whose groundbreaking he had stated, “It is essential for diplomacy to deal with people before you need them, so that they have faith in what you are saying when you do need them. It is imperative to outline the concept of what you – our country – is trying to do…For all of these reasons, the Diplomacy Center is a great and imaginative idea.”
“Dr. Kissinger was a remarkable and unusual Secretary of State, brilliant analyst, controversial policy maker, and a genius at shaping the country’s and world’s future.” says DCF Board Chair, Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering.
“Dr. Kissinger made an indelible mark on American Diplomacy and his legacy and dedication will serve as an inspiration to future diplomats.” says DCF President, Ambassador Roman Popadiuk. “We are proud that he was a supporter of the National Museum of American Diplomacy and its mission of educating the public about the U.S. role on the world stage.”
Dr. Kissinger will forever be deeply appreciated by the Foundation for his endorsement of the museum’s vital mission to educate the American public about the role of American diplomacy and how it impacts every person every day. The permanent museum, when opened, will have Dr. Kissinger’s legacy immortalized in an exhibit dedicated to his famous “Shuttle Diplomacy.”