Richard von Weizsäcker Receives 2009 Henry A. Kissinger Prize

The Henry A. Kissinger Prize of the American Academy in Berlin annually recognizes an outstanding European or American for his or her contributions to a stronger transatlantic relationship.

The 2009 Henry A. Kissinger Prize was awarded on May 14, 2009 to former German President Richard von Weizäcker. The honor recognizes an internationally renowned American or European for his or her outstanding contributions to the transatlantic relationship. The annual prize was founded upon Dr. Kissinger’s principles and initiatives for a stronger transatlantic relationship during and following the Cold War. The 2007 and 2008 prizes were awarded to former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and former US President George H. W. Bush, respectively.

The 2009 Henry A. Kissinger Prize ceremony. Photo by Annette Hornischer. (R-L) Dr. Henry A. Kissinger; Gabriela von Habsburg; Richard von Weizsäcker; Richard C. Holbrooke

Before an audience of dignitaries, Academy Trustees and supporters, and invited guests, American Academy founder and current US Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard C. Holbrooke, delivered the laudatio before introducing Henry A. Kissinger to award Richard von Weizsäcker this year’s honor. Thereafter, the three men spoke before the audience about current challenges in international relations, specifically about Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and the broader Middle East.

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Henry A. Kissinger, Richard von Weizsäcker, Richard C. Holbrooke

Henry A. Kissinger, Volker Schlöndorff, Donald Kommers

Henry A. Kissinger, Nancy Kissinger, Italian Ambassador Puri Purini

Italian Ambassador Puri Purini, Marina French, Richard C. Holbrooke

Richard von Weizsäcker, Gary Smith, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg

Richard von Weizsäcker, Henry A. Kissinger

All photos: Annette Hornischer

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