Colin Powell is a four-star general and the first African American Secretary of State, born in New York City on April 5, 1937. He served from 2001 to 2005 and famously broke from his party to endorse Barack Obama in 2008.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $50 million (2024)
About
Four-star general who was the first African American Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. He famously broke from his party to endorse Barack Obama in 2008.
Before Fame
He worked at a baby furniture store before joining the Army and serving in the Vietnam War.
Trivia
He became, at the age of 49, Ronald Reagan's National Security Advisor in the aftermath of the Iran Contra scandal.
Family Life
His son is the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Michael Powell. He married Alma Powell in 1962 and he has two daughters named Linda and Ann Marie.
Associated With
He served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush.