Colin Powell
Colin Powell served both Democratic and Republican presidents and became one of the most popular public figures in the US.
Colin Luther Powell
War Figure
April 5, 1937
Aries
October 18, 2021
84
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.