Born: 4/5/1937 Harlem, New York
Colin Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army. He was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving under U.S. President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005, the first African American to serve in that position. During his military career, Powell also served as National Security Advisor (1987–1989), as Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command (1989) and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Business / Schooling:
- City College of New York<br/>George Washington University
Awards / Achievements:
- 34 (16 unique) U.S. awards<br/>7 foreign awards<br/>10 badges
