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Jun 17, 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 secretary of state (2001–05), the first African American to hold either position.
1 day ago · Colin Powell, a name synonymous with American military prowess and diplomacy, left an indelible mark on the world stage. Born in Harlem, New York, on April 5, 1937, his journey from humble beginnings to becoming the first African-American Secretary of State is a testament to his unwavering determination and exceptional leadership.
Jun 20, 2024 · (CNN) -- Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th...
Jun 11, 2024 · Like many children of immigrants, Colin Powell saw the United States as a land of infinite opportunity. As a Black man who battled racism and prejudice at every step on his extraordinary journey, he was well of the obstacles to that opportunity.
Jun 20, 2024 · Leslie Lautenslager’s new book on Colin Powell hits the shelves in late October. One story involved a time they were on the crowded streets of Trinidad and Tobago and Leslie was in the second...
Jun 16, 2024 · General Colin Powell, a Vietnam veteran, was the first African American to hold three of the U.S. government’s highest positions: national security advisor (1987-1989), chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-1993), and secretary of state (2001-2005).
Jun 6, 2024 · The Honorable Colin Luther Powell is the former Secretary of State and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
