Part one of our upcoming two-part biography of Henry Kissinger chronicles his rise to the top echelons of American foreign policy, from a devastating childhood in Nazi Germany to his early life in America, from his stint in the U.S. Army to an academic career that led to the White House. Watch an extended preview of KISSINGER below—and don't miss the two-night premiere event beginning next on Monday, October 27 at 9/8c on @PBS, YouTube, and the PBS app. #KissingerPBS | American Experience | PBS

Born in Germany in 1924, Henry Kissinger’s childhood came to an abrupt end with the rise of the Nazi party—an experience that forged his worldview. Our new two-part biography, KISSINGER, premieres October 27 & 28 at 9/8c on PBS. Check local listings. #KissingerPBS | American Experience | PBS

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died Wednesday at age 100. While many critics called him a war criminal, Kissinger received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 and advised U.S. and foreign governments for decades. https://cbsn.ws/4a0DvTN | CBS Mornings