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  1. Colin Powell - Wikipedia

    He formulated the Powell Doctrine, which limits American military action unless it satisfies criteria regarding American national security interests, overwhelming force, and widespread public support. …

  2. Colin Powell | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 12, 2000 · 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 …

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

    Dec 16, 2000 · Colin L. Powell was appointed Secretary of State by George W. Bush on January 20, 2001, after being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He served for four years, leaving the …

  4. 10 Facts About Colin Powell: The First Black US Secretary of State

    Colin Powell was a top military officer who became the first black US secretary of state, serving under several Republican presidents, including Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush.

  5. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell - National Archives

    Colin L. Powell was nominated by President Bush on December 16, 2000 as Secretary of State. After being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate, he was sworn in as the 65 th Secretary of State on …

  6. Colin Powell - Biography, Facts & Key Moments - HISTORY

    Nov 9, 2009 · Colin Powell (1937-2021) ascended from a humble upbringing in New York City to rise through military ranks and eventually become a four star general, a national security adviser, …

  7. Colin Powell (1937–2021), four-star general and former Secretary of State

    Oct 18, 2021 · Colin Powell was a four-star general in the U.S. Army who went on to become National Security Advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the first Black U.S. Secretary of State.

  8. Colin Powell - New World Encyclopedia

    Colin Luther Powell, KCB, MSC, (April 5, 1937 - October 18, 2021) was an American statesman and a former four-star general in the United States Army. He was the sixty-fifth United States Secretary of …

  9. Security Adviser, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and as Secretary of State. Over our many years working together—even in disagr ement—Colin was always someone who gave you his best and …

  10. Gen. Colin L. Powell's Biography - The HistoryMakers

    Apr 29, 2006 · General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) became the 65th Secretary of State on January 20, 2001. As he stated at his confirmation hearing, the guiding principle of U.S. foreign policy during his …