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  1. BornColin Luther Powell · April 5, 1937 · New York City, U.S.
    DiedOctober 18, 2021 (aged 84) · Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
    Political partyIndependent (until 1995, 2021) · Republican (1995–2021)
    SpouseAlma Johnson (m. 1962)
  1. Colin Powell | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    WEBApr 2, 2024 · Colin Powell (born April 5, 1937, New York, New York, U.S.—died October 18, 2021, Bethesda, Maryland) was a U.S. general …

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    The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Colin Powell, U.S. general and statesman who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–93) and secretary of state (2001–05), the first African American to hold either position.
    Colin Powell, former Secretary of State who made a case for the Iraq invasion, died of Covid complications at 84. (Source: USA Today) ^ Page, Susan (October 18, 2021). 'Colin Powell, Former US Secretary of State, dies at 84'. USA Today. ^ Dunham, Will; Mohammed, Arshad (October 19, 2021).
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    Secretary Colin Powell dedicated his life to defending our nation. As National Security Advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of State, he was an independent thinker and a barrier breaker who inspired leaders in our military and throughout our nation. Colin Powell was a significant figure in American politics and foreign policy.
    Colin Powell was 84 years old when he became the U.S. Secretary of State. He was the first African American to hold this position and the first, and so far the only, to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!
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    Colin Powell was a trailblazing leader who served as the first Black U.S. secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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  8. Colin Powell, a former secretary of state, dies at 84

    WEBOct 18, 2021 · Colin Powell, who served as secretary of state during the presidency of George W. Bush and led the first Gulf War as chairman of the Joint Chiefs, has died at age 84 of complications from...

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    WEBOct 18, 2021 · Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday at age 84. Doug Mills/The New York Times. Colin L. Powell, whose immune system was weakened by treatment for multiple myeloma, died...

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    WEBNov 5, 2021 · The funeral of Colin Powell. By Meg Wagner, Melissa Macaya and Melissa Mahtani, CNN. Updated 3:18 PM ET, Fri November 5, 2021. 20 Posts. Sort by. 2:45 p.m. ET, November 5, 2021. Key moments...

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    WEBNov 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, chairman of...

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