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Powell was born in New York City in 1937 and was raised in the South Bronx, his parents having immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Powell was a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he held many command and staff positions, including a stint as UsefulNotes/RonaldReagan's National Security Advisor from 1987 to 1989 while simultaneously maintaining his commission as a three-star general[[note]]he did, however, make a point of wearing civilian clothing at this time to show he was acting independently of the Department of Defense[[/note]].
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Powell was born in New York City in 1937 and was raised in the South Bronx, his parents having immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Powell was a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he held many command and staff positions, including a stint as UsefulNotes/RonaldReagan's National Security Advisor from 1987 to 1989 while simultaneously maintaining his commission as a three-star general[[note]]he general.[[note]]He did, however, make a point of wearing civilian clothing at this time to show he was acting independently of the Department of Defense[[/note]].
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Colin Luther Powell (April 5, 1937 – October 18, 2021) was an American politician, statesman, diplomat and retired four-star general who served as United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African-American Secretary of State, and prior to the election of UsefulNotes/BarackObama as president in 2008, Powell and his successor, Condoleezza Rice, were the highest-ranking African Americans in the history of the federal executive branch (by virtue of the Secretary of State standing fourth in the presidential line of succession). Powell also served as the United States National Security Advisor from 1987 to 1989 and as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993.
Powell was born in New York City in 1937 and was raised in the South Bronx, his parents having immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Powell was a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he held many command and staff positions and rose to the rank of four-star general, becoming Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command in 1989. His last assignment, from October 1989 to September 1993, was as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military position in the Department of Defense. During this time, he oversaw many crises, including the invasion of Panama in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in UsefulNotes/TheGulfWar against Iraq in 1990–1991. He formulated the Powell Doctrine which limits American military action unless it satisfies criteria regarding American national security interests, overwhelming force, and widespread public support. He was the United States Secretary of State under Republican President UsefulNotes/GeorgeWBush. His term was highly controversial regarding his inaccurate justification for America's Iraq War as part of UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror in 2003, famously giving a speech before the United Nations regarding the rationale for the Iraq War (complete with holding a model vial of anthrax), which he later admitted contained substantial inaccuracies. He was forced to resign after Bush was reelected in 2004.
Powell was born in New York City in 1937 and was raised in the South Bronx, his parents having immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Powell was a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he held many command and staff positions and rose to the rank of four-star general, becoming Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command in 1989. His last assignment, from October 1989 to September 1993, was as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military position in the Department of Defense. During this time, he oversaw many crises, including the invasion of Panama in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in UsefulNotes/TheGulfWar against Iraq in 1990–1991. He formulated the Powell Doctrine which limits American military action unless it satisfies criteria regarding American national security interests, overwhelming force, and widespread public support. He was the United States Secretary of State under Republican President UsefulNotes/GeorgeWBush. His term was highly controversial regarding his inaccurate justification for America's Iraq War as part of UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror in 2003, famously giving a speech before the United Nations regarding the rationale for the Iraq War (complete with holding a model vial of anthrax), which he later admitted contained substantial inaccuracies. He was forced to resign after Bush was reelected in 2004.
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Colin Luther Powell (April 5, 1937 – October 18, 2021) was an American politician, statesman, diplomat and retired four-star general who served as United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African-American Secretary of State, and prior to the election of UsefulNotes/BarackObama as president in 2008, Powell and his successor, Condoleezza Rice, were the highest-ranking African Americans in the history of the federal executive branch (by virtue of the Secretary of State standing fourth in the presidential line of succession). Powell also served as the United States National Security Advisor from 1987 to 1989 and as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993.
Powell was born in New York City in 1937 and was raised in the South Bronx, his parents having immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Powell was a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he held many command and staffpositions and positions, including a stint as UsefulNotes/RonaldReagan's National Security Advisor from 1987 to 1989 while simultaneously maintaining his commission as a three-star general[[note]]he did, however, make a point of wearing civilian clothing at this time to show he was acting independently of the Department of Defense[[/note]].
He eventually rose to the rank of four-star general, becoming Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command in 1989. His last assignment, from October 1989 to September 1993, was aschairman Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military position in the Department of Defense. During this time, he oversaw many crises, including the invasion of Panama in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in UsefulNotes/TheGulfWar against Iraq in 1990–1991. He formulated the Powell Doctrine which limits American military action unless it satisfies criteria regarding American national security interests, overwhelming force, and widespread public support. He Toward the end of his military career, Powell was so highly regarded that there was serious discussion of making him the first five-star general since Omar Bradley. He left military service in 1993 having asked for and been granted early retirement.
He returned to public service in 2000 as the United States Secretary of State under Republican President UsefulNotes/GeorgeWBush. His term was highly controversial regarding his inaccurate justification for America's Iraq War as part of UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror in 2003, famously giving a speech before the United Nations regarding the rationale for the Iraq War (complete with holding a model vial of anthrax), which he later admitted contained substantial inaccuracies. He was forced to resign after Bush was reelected in2004.
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As the first African-American Secretary of State, Powell and his successor, Condoleezza Rice, were the highest-ranking African Americans in the history of the federal executive branch (by virtue of the Secretary of State standing fourth in the presidential line of succession) prior to UsefulNotes/BarackObama's election as President of the United States.
Powell was born in New York City in 1937 and was raised in the South Bronx, his parents having immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Powell was a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he held many command and staff
He eventually rose to the rank of four-star general, becoming Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command in 1989. His last assignment, from October 1989 to September 1993, was as
He returned to public service in 2000 as the United States Secretary of State under Republican President UsefulNotes/GeorgeWBush. His term was highly controversial regarding his inaccurate justification for America's Iraq War as part of UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror in 2003, famously giving a speech before the United Nations regarding the rationale for the Iraq War (complete with holding a model vial of anthrax), which he later admitted contained substantial inaccuracies. He was forced to resign after Bush was reelected in
As the first African-American Secretary of State, Powell and his successor, Condoleezza Rice, were the highest-ranking African Americans in the history of the federal executive branch (by virtue of the Secretary of State standing fourth in the presidential line of succession) prior to UsefulNotes/BarackObama's election as President of the United States.
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[[caption-width-right:325:''"Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible."'']]
Colin Luther Powell (April 5, 1937 – October 18, 2021) was an American politician, statesman, diplomat and retired four-star general who served as United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African-American Secretary of State, and prior to the election of UsefulNotes/BarackObama as president in 2008, Powell and his successor, Condoleezza Rice, were the highest-ranking African Americans in the history of the federal executive branch (by virtue of the Secretary of State standing fourth in the presidential line of succession). Powell also served as the United States National Security Advisor from 1987 to 1989 and as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993.
Powell was born in New York City in 1937 and was raised in the South Bronx, his parents having immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Powell was a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he held many command and staff positions and rose to the rank of four-star general, becoming Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command in 1989. His last assignment, from October 1989 to September 1993, was as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military position in the Department of Defense. During this time, he oversaw many crises, including the invasion of Panama in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in UsefulNotes/TheGulfWar against Iraq in 1990–1991. He formulated the Powell Doctrine which limits American military action unless it satisfies criteria regarding American national security interests, overwhelming force, and widespread public support. He was the United States Secretary of State under Republican President UsefulNotes/GeorgeWBush. His term was highly controversial regarding his inaccurate justification for America's Iraq War as part of UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror in 2003, famously giving a speech before the United Nations regarding the rationale for the Iraq War (complete with holding a model vial of anthrax), which he later admitted contained substantial inaccuracies. He was forced to resign after Bush was reelected in 2004.
In 2016, while not a candidate for that year's election, Powell received three electoral votes from Washington for the office of President of the United States. While being treated for multiple myeloma, he died from complications of [[UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic COVID-19]] on October 18, 2021.
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!!In Media
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* ''Film/CruelIntentions'': He's mentioned when Cecile's mom denies disapproving of Cecile dating Ronald because he's Black, basically pulling a SomeOfMyBestFriendsAreX by citing that she's donated money to Colin Powell's foundation. Ronald is not impressed.
* ''Film/DC911TimeOfCrisis'': He is played by David Fonteno.
* ''Film/Fahrenheit911'': He is among the many Bush administration officials who appear [[AsHimself as themselves]] via archive footage.
* ''Film/Vice2018'': He is portrayed by Creator/TylerPerry.
* ''Film/{{W}}'': He is played by Creator/JeffreyWright.
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* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'': He was satirized numerous times; Creator/TimMeadows first played him in TheNineties, then by Creator/DeanEdwards on a 2001 sketch, then by Creator/FinesseMitchell in a sketch lampooning his forced resignation in 2004, and finally by Creator/KenanThompson in a 2006 sketch where he is portrayed similar to Fred Sanford from ''Series/SanfordAndSon''.
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[[caption-width-right:325:''"Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible."'']]
Colin Luther Powell (April 5, 1937 – October 18, 2021) was an American politician, statesman, diplomat and retired four-star general who served as United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African-American Secretary of State, and prior to the election of UsefulNotes/BarackObama as president in 2008, Powell and his successor, Condoleezza Rice, were the highest-ranking African Americans in the history of the federal executive branch (by virtue of the Secretary of State standing fourth in the presidential line of succession). Powell also served as the United States National Security Advisor from 1987 to 1989 and as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993.
Powell was born in New York City in 1937 and was raised in the South Bronx, his parents having immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Powell was a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he held many command and staff positions and rose to the rank of four-star general, becoming Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command in 1989. His last assignment, from October 1989 to September 1993, was as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military position in the Department of Defense. During this time, he oversaw many crises, including the invasion of Panama in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in UsefulNotes/TheGulfWar against Iraq in 1990–1991. He formulated the Powell Doctrine which limits American military action unless it satisfies criteria regarding American national security interests, overwhelming force, and widespread public support. He was the United States Secretary of State under Republican President UsefulNotes/GeorgeWBush. His term was highly controversial regarding his inaccurate justification for America's Iraq War as part of UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror in 2003, famously giving a speech before the United Nations regarding the rationale for the Iraq War (complete with holding a model vial of anthrax), which he later admitted contained substantial inaccuracies. He was forced to resign after Bush was reelected in 2004.
In 2016, while not a candidate for that year's election, Powell received three electoral votes from Washington for the office of President of the United States. While being treated for multiple myeloma, he died from complications of [[UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic COVID-19]] on October 18, 2021.
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!!In Media
[[AC:Film]]
* ''Film/CruelIntentions'': He's mentioned when Cecile's mom denies disapproving of Cecile dating Ronald because he's Black, basically pulling a SomeOfMyBestFriendsAreX by citing that she's donated money to Colin Powell's foundation. Ronald is not impressed.
* ''Film/DC911TimeOfCrisis'': He is played by David Fonteno.
* ''Film/Fahrenheit911'': He is among the many Bush administration officials who appear [[AsHimself as themselves]] via archive footage.
* ''Film/Vice2018'': He is portrayed by Creator/TylerPerry.
* ''Film/{{W}}'': He is played by Creator/JeffreyWright.
[[AC:Live-Action TV]]
* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'': He was satirized numerous times; Creator/TimMeadows first played him in TheNineties, then by Creator/DeanEdwards on a 2001 sketch, then by Creator/FinesseMitchell in a sketch lampooning his forced resignation in 2004, and finally by Creator/KenanThompson in a 2006 sketch where he is portrayed similar to Fred Sanford from ''Series/SanfordAndSon''.
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