Zbigniew K. Brzezinski Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ZBIGNIEW K. BRZEZINSKI
Born: March 28, 1928 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
Died: May 26, 2017 in Falls Church, Virginia
Zbigniew K. Brzezinski, born on March 28, 1928, in Warsaw, Poland, was a Polish-American diplomat and political scientist. He is best known for his role as National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981. Brzezinski's career spanned academia, government service, and strategic consulting, during which he made significant contributions to U.S. foreign policy.
Brzezinski's early life was marked by displacement due to World War II. His family emigrated to Canada in 1938 to escape the Nazi occupation of Poland. Brzezinski pursued his education in Canada and later in the United States, earning a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from McGill University, followed by a Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University in 1953.
Brzezinski's academic career began at Harvard, where he taught and conducted research on Soviet politics and Eastern European affairs. In 1960, he joined the faculty of Columbia University, where he became a prominent scholar of international relations and co-founded the Institute on Communist Affairs. His work focused on the dynamics of the Cold War and the interplay between ideology and geopolitics.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Brzezinski served as an advisor to several U.S. administrations, including those of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. He was a vocal advocate for a strong U.S. stance against Soviet expansionism and supported the policy of containment.
Brzezinski's most notable government role came when he was appointed National Security Advisor by President Jimmy Carter. During his tenure, he played a key role in shaping U.S. foreign policy. He was instrumental in the normalization of relations with China, the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, and the U.S. response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Brzezinski also supported the advancement of human rights as a central component of U.S. foreign policy.
After leaving government service in 1981, Brzezinski continued to influence foreign policy through his writings, teaching, and consulting. He authored several books, including "The Grand Chessboard" and "Strategic Vision," which provided insights into global strategic trends and U.S. foreign policy challenges.
Brzezinski's early life was marked by displacement due to World War II. His family emigrated to Canada in 1938 to escape the Nazi occupation of Poland. Brzezinski pursued his education in Canada and later in the United States, earning a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from McGill University, followed by a Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University in 1953.
Brzezinski's academic career began at Harvard, where he taught and conducted research on Soviet politics and Eastern European affairs. In 1960, he joined the faculty of Columbia University, where he became a prominent scholar of international relations and co-founded the Institute on Communist Affairs. His work focused on the dynamics of the Cold War and the interplay between ideology and geopolitics.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Brzezinski served as an advisor to several U.S. administrations, including those of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. He was a vocal advocate for a strong U.S. stance against Soviet expansionism and supported the policy of containment.
Brzezinski's most notable government role came when he was appointed National Security Advisor by President Jimmy Carter. During his tenure, he played a key role in shaping U.S. foreign policy. He was instrumental in the normalization of relations with China, the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, and the U.S. response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Brzezinski also supported the advancement of human rights as a central component of U.S. foreign policy.
After leaving government service in 1981, Brzezinski continued to influence foreign policy through his writings, teaching, and consulting. He authored several books, including "The Grand Chessboard" and "Strategic Vision," which provided insights into global strategic trends and U.S. foreign policy challenges.
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ZBIGNIEW K. BRZEZINSKI - BUSINESS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 263724Zbigniew Brzezinski signs his business card in blue ink. Business Card signed: "Zbig Brzezinski", 3½x2 business card identifying him as a Counselor to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C. (affiliated with Georgetown University).Price: $120.00
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PRIME MINISTER MENACHEM BEGIN (ISRAEL) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 09/12/1978 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 83019Menachem Begin and Zbigniew Brzezinski sign a color publicity photograph of them walking and talking in the woods. Photograph signed: "M. Begin", and "Best wishes, Zbigniew Brzezinski". Color, 8x10.
Price: $750.00
