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Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)

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    Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)

    General Colin Powell served as U.S. Secretary of State (2001–2005) and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993), the first African American to hold either position.

    General Colin Powell served as U.S. Secretary of State (2001–2005) and as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993), the first African American to hold either position.
    2019-10-17
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    2020-02-25

Former U.S. Secretary of State; Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Colin Powell served as U.S. Secretary of State (2001–2005) and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993), the first African American to hold either position.