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Powell, Colin Luther
Born: 1937 AD
Currently alive, at 72 years of age.
Nationality: Unknown
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Currently alive, at 72 years of age.
Nationality: Unknown
Categories: None
US general and Republican politician
national security advisor 1986-1989 (1st black security advisor)
chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1989-1993 (1st black chairman)
oversaw US-Allied victory over Iraq in Gulf War 1991
co-wrote memoir "My American Journey" 1995
Secretary of State 2001-2005 (1st black Secretary of State)
Spingarn Medal 1991
widely regarded as possible future presidential contender
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