| He was born in New York City. He became the first African American Secretary of State of the United States in 2001. President Bush appointed him to the post. From 1989 to 1993, Powell had served as chairman of the Joints Chief of Staff, the highest U.S. military advisory group. He was the first African American to hold that post. He was a general in the army at one time. |
| Colin Powell 1937- ... |
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