Colin Powell

Colin Luther Powell, (pronounced koh-lihn, born April 5, 1937) was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving from January 20, 2001 to January 26, 2005 under President George W. Bush. Nominated by Bush on December 16, 2000 and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate, Powell became the highest ranking African American government official in the history of the United States (now having been tied by his successor, Condoleezza Rice). As a general in the United States Army, Powell also served as National Security Advisor (1987–89) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–93).

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April 5 - 1937 - United States Secretary of State - January 20 - 2001 - January 26 - 2005 - President - George W. Bush - December 16 - 2000 - United States Senate - African American - Condoleezza Rice - General - United States Army - National Security Advisor - 1987 - 89 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - 93

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Powell's resignation was accepted by Bush on November 12, 2004 (before the beginning of Bush's second term), but Powell remained until his replacement, Condoleezza Rice, was confirmed by an 85-13 vote in the Senate.

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November 12 - 2004 - Condoleezza Rice

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