Colin Powell

Colin Powell served both Democratic and Republican presidents and became one of the most popular public figures in the US.

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Birth Name :

Colin Luther Powell

Profession :

War Figure

Birthday :

April 5, 1937

Star Sign :

Aries

Death Date:

October 18, 2021

Age :

84

Birthplace :

New York, New York

Colin Powell, a distinguished retired four-star general and statesman, held the position of US Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. As the first African-American to hold this role, he is well-known for his significant involvement in the Persian Gulf War and his backing of the Iraq War. Powell’s career also includes serving as National Security Advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and authoring books such as My American Journey and It Worked for Me. Although his legacy has been marred by his association with the Iraq War, Powell has maintained his popularity as a public figure in the US, having served under both Democratic and Republican presidents.