Biography

• Born on 27th May 1923 in Fürth; 1938 emigration to the USA with his family. In 1943 he became an American citizen.
• From 1943 to 1946 he served as a soldier. Afterwards he studied at Harvard University (1952 Master of Arts) and was conferred a doctorate (1954).
• From 1954 to 1971 he was a member of the faculty at Harvard University; in 1962 he was appointed as professor. At Harvard he earned himself the reputation of an expert for foreign affairs and for European politics; he became advisor to various US governments.
• In 1968 he was appointed by President Nixon as National Security Advisor. He played a leading role in the negotiation process for the treaty to end the war in Vietnam and restore peace; for his work as a mediator he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973. During his time as Americal Secretary of State (1973–1977) he campaigned for the consolidation of the European–American partnership.
• In 1977 he took on a teaching assignment for international diplomacy at Georgetown University in Washington, acted as a management consultant for banks and companies and in 1982 established his own consulting firm.
  Numerous publications.