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    Colin Powell - Wikipedia

    • Colin Luther Powell was an American statesman, diplomat, and army officer who was the 65th United States secretary of state from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African-American to hold the office. He was the 15th national security advisor from 1987 to 1989, and the 12th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993. Powell was born in New York City in 1937 t… See more

    Early life

    Colin Luther Powell was born on April 5, 1937, in Harlem, a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Manhattan. He … See more

    Military career

    Powell was a professional soldier for thirty-five years, holding a variety of command and staff positions and rising to the rank of general.
    While attending the City College of New York, … See more

    Potential presidential candidate

    Powell's experience in military matters made him a very popular figure with both American political parties. Many Democrats admired his moderate stance on military matters, while many Republicans saw him as a great … See more

    Secretary of State (2001–2005)

    President-elect George W. Bush named Powell as his nominee to be secretary of state in a ceremony at his ranch in Crawford, Texas on December 16, 2000. This made Powell the first person to formally ac… See more

    Life after diplomatic service

    After retiring from the role of Secretary of State, Powell returned to private life. In April 2005, he was privately telephoned by Republican senators Lincoln Chafee and Chuck Hagel, at which time Powell expressed … See more

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  1. Biography
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    Colin Powell - Education, Wife & Death - Biography

    WEBApr 2, 2014 · He was the first, and so far the only, African American to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Early Life and Education. Born Colin Luther Powell on April 5, 1937, in Harlem, New York, Powell...

     
  3. Britannica
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    Colin Powell | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    WEBSep 20, 2024 · Colin Powell (born April 5, 1937, New York, New York, U.S.—died October 18, 2021, Bethesda, Maryland) was a U.S. general and statesman. He was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–93) and …

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    Colin Powell had mixed legacy among some African Americans

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    Colin Powell ‑ Biography, Facts & Key Moments

    WEBNov 9, 2009 · Learn about the life and career of Colin Powell, the first African American secretary of state and a four-star general who served in Vietnam, Iraq and other conflicts. Find out how he rose from a...

  6. USA Today
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    Who was Colin Powell? Legacy, family of first Black secretary of …

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    Was Colin Powell a good leader?
    Throughout his 35-year Army career, Colin Powell consistently exhibited the seven core values as well as extraordinary leadership ability. His stellar military reputation led him to enter the world of politics and become one of the most respected diplomats in American history.

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    Colin Powell Colin Powell, 2001. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Who was Colin Powell?

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    Was Colin Powell always aware that he was standing on others' shoulders?
    (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) COLIN POWELL: I stand here today as a direct descendant of those Buffalo soldiers and of the Tuskegee Airmen and all the Black men and women who have served the nation in uniform. GONYEA: So he was always aware that he was, you know, standing on others' shoulders. DETROW: Yeah. GONYEA: He used that phrase a lot.

    Remembering former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who has died at 84

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    Was Colin Powell a White House Fellow?
    During this time, he accepted his first of many political positions, serving as a White House Fellow under President Nixon. Colin Powell speaks at the 1992 Buffalo Soldiers Monument Dedication in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Photo by Vendell Cobb.

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  8. The Conversation
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    As a patriot and Black man, Colin Powell embodied the

    WEBOct 18, 2021 · Colin Powell’s story was exceptional, but he was no avatar of a color-blind, post-racial America. The U.S. Army has long been seen as a route for Black Americans, especially young Black men, out...

  9. The Seattle Times
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    Colin Powell had mixed legacy among some African Americans

  10. BBC
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    Colin Powell: From Vietnam vet to secretary of state

    WEB18 October 2021. Getty Images. Colin Powell came from a humble background to become the first African-American US secretary of state. A highly decorated army officer, he saw service in Vietnam,...

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    Colin Powell, U.S. military leader and first Black …

    WEBColin Powell became the first Black U.S. secretary of state and top military officer during decades as one of America's most prominent leaders, but his reputation was tainted in 2003 when he ...

  12. PBS
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    Remembering the life and legacy of Colin Powell, a …

    WEBOct 18, 2021 · Learn about the career and achievements of Colin Powell, the first Black secretary of state and a trailblazing military leader. From his childhood in the Bronx to his service in Vietnam and...

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    As a patriot and Black man, Colin Powell embodied the ‘two-ness …

  14. Office of the Historian
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    Colin Luther Powell - People - Department History - Office of the …

  15. ThoughtCo
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    Biography of Colin Powell, National Security Advisor - ThoughtCo

  16. National Museum of African American History and Culture
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  17. BBC
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    The key moments of Colin Powell's life - BBC

  18. NPR
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    Remembering former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who has …

  19. The Official Home Page of the United States Army
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    General Colin Powell was the First African American chairman of …

  20. New York Times
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    Colin Powell, Who Shaped U.S. National Security, Dies at 84

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  22. harvard.edu
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    Colin Powell’s legacy, in admirers’ words and his own

  23. Los Angeles Times
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    Four things you didn’t know about Colin Powell

  24. National Museum of the United States Army
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    Colin L. Powell - National Museum of the United States Army