The Kissinger Lecture
The Kissinger Lecture was created through the generosity of friends of the former Secretary of State to honor both the man and a field of inquiry so important for America's future.
The Kissinger Lecturer is appointed by the Librarian of Congress upon the recommendation of the Kissinger Chair Steering Committee. The Kissinger Lecturer, like the Kissinger Scholar, has achieved distinction in the field of foreign affairs and may be of any nationality.
8th Kissinger Lecture (2018): Madame Christine LaGarde
7th Kissinger Lecture (2015): The Right Honourable Tony Blair
6th Kissinger Lecture (2012): President of Mexico Felipe Calderón
5th Kissinger Lecture (2007): James A. Baker III
4th Kissinger Lecture (2005): Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Press Release3rd Kissinger Lecture (2004): George Shultz
2nd Kissinger Lecture (2003): Valéry Giscard d'Estaing
Inaugural Lecture (2001): Henry Alfred Kissinger
By Nomination Only
There will be no direct applications for the Kissinger Lecturer but nominations are welcome and may be submitted at any time to: scholarly@loc.gov.