A “surprise” was in store for Henry Kissinger the organizers of the Economic Club of New York at a day they had organized in the framework of the completion of 100 years of life for the “falcon of diplomacy” of the USA.

In a video posted on Twitter, Kissinger can be seen blowing out the 100 candles as a crowd gathers around him and applauds.

Henry Alfred Kissinger (English: Henry Alfred Kissinger, May 27, 1923), is a German-American politician, diplomat, academic, professor of political science and international relations, and author, who served as the 56th Secretary of State of the United States, from 1973 to 1977 under Presidents Richard Nixon (1973-1974) and Gerald Ford (1974-1977). Also, from 1969 to 1975, he served as the United States National Security Advisor under the Nixon presidency and the Ford presidency. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Additionally, in 2002, he served as chairman of the September 11, 2001 Commission (“9/11 Commission”) to fully investigate the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Kissinger is regarded as one of the most important figures in international politics and diplomacy in the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as one of the most controversial. However, according to many scholars of International Relations, his tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs was extremely effective and successful.

In 1973, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his actions in bringing about a ceasefire in the Vietnam War.

He is the oldest living former member of the United States Cabinet and the last surviving member of his Cabinet Richard Nixon.