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Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Colin Luther Powell (1937–2021)
Influence on U.S. Diplomacy
At the beginning of his term, Powell placed an emphasis on reaffirming diplomatic alliances throughout the world, supporting a national missile defense system, working towards peace in the Middle East, and prioritizing sanctions instead of force in potential hot spots such as Iraq. He also focused on reinvigorating U.S. diplomacy through reforms in the Department of State’s organizational culture and an infusion of resources for personnel, information technology, security, and facilities.
Powell's term, however, was soon dominated by the challenges the Bush Administration faced after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Powell was one of the foremost supporters of taking swift military action against al-Qaeda and demanded immediate cooperation from Afghanistan and Pakistan in the U.S. search for those who were complicit in the attacks.
When the Administration's attention shifted to Iraq and the possibility that Saddam Hussein was manufacturing weapons of mass destruct
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Secretary of State Colin L. Powell
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Colin L. Powell was nominated by President Bush on December 16, 2000 as Secretary of State. After being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate, he was sworn in as the 65th Secretary of State on January 20, 2001.
Prior to his appointment, Secretary Powell was the chairman of America’s Promise - The Alliance for Youth, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of young people.
Secretary Powell was a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he held myriad command and staff positions and rose to the rank of 4-star General. His last assignment, from October 1, 1989 to September 30, 1993, was as the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military position in the Department of Defense. During this time, he oversaw 28 crises, including Operation Desert Storm in the victorious 1991 Persian Gulf war.
Following his retirement, Secretary Powell wrote his best-selling autobiography, My America American general and diplomat (1937–2021) "General Powell" and "Secretary Powell" redirect here. For other uses, see General Powell (disambiguation) and Secretary Powell (disambiguation).For other people named Colin Powell, see Colin Powell (disambiguation). Colin Powell Official portrait, 2001 Colin Luther Powell Copyright ©cakestot.pages.dev 2025•
Colin Powell
In office
January 20, 2001 – January 26, 2005President George W. Bush Deputy Richard Armitage Preceded by Madeleine Albright Succeeded by Condoleezza Rice In office
October 1, 1989 – September 30, 1993President Deputy Preceded by William J. Crowe Succeeded by John Shalikashvili In office
November 23, 1987 – January 20, 1989President Ronald Reagan Deputy John Negroponte Preceded by Frank Carlucci Succeeded by Brent Scowcroft In office
December 2, 1986 – November 23, 1987President Ronald Reagan Preceded by Peter Rodman Succeeded by John Negroponte Born
(1937-04-05)April 5, 1937
New York City, U.S.Died October 18, 2