Henry Kissinger's early life was marked by significant events that shaped his future. Born in Germany, he emigrated to the United States as a Jewish refugee and pursued an academic career at Harvard University.
Birth
May 27, 1923
Henry Alfred Kissinger was born in Fürth, Germany, to a Jewish family.
Emigration to the United States
1938
Kissinger's family moved to the United States to escape Nazi persecution.
Naturalization
1943
Kissinger became a naturalized U.S. citizen while serving in the U.S. Army.
Graduation from Harvard
1950
Kissinger earned his Bachelor's degree from Harvard University.
Ph.D. from Harvard
1954
He received his Ph.D. in government from Harvard University.
