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Was Colin Powell the first African American to serve in his position?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes Colin Powell was the first African American to be head of staff of the U.S.A army. As well as secretry of state.
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Who is the highest ranking African American in the US government?
Condolezza Rice
Who began an African tour and met with President Thabo Mbeki concerning AIDS?
Colin Powell
How old is Colin Powell?
Former general and US secretary of state Colin Powell is 80 years old (birthdate: April 5, 1937).
When did Colin Powell become a General?
When did Colin Powel become a general
Where did colin Powell get married?
Colin Powell met his wife on a blind date. Nine months later, they got married before he went off to Vietnam.
Is Colin Powell African American?
Colin Powell is african-american and the 65th secretary of state put in the position of preceding.
What was colin Powell's major accomplishments?
what was colin powell's most major accomplishments
Who was the first African American to be appointed charirman of the joint chiefs of staff?
Colin Powell .
Who was the first african american to serve as the united states secretary of the state?
Colin Powell
Who is the highest ranking African American in the US government?
Condolezza Rice
Who was the first African American chairman of the joints chief of staff?
Colin Powell was the first African American to the The Joint Chief of Staffs.
Which African American leader was able to free American citizens who were captured in a foreign country?
colin powell
Who was the first African American to serve as US secretery of state?
Colin powell was the first African American to serve the US secretary of State
Was general Colin Powell the first African American to be General?
No, that was Benjamin Davis, in 1940. Before WW 2.
The first African American to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
General Colin L. Powell, US Army.
What race is colin Powell's wife?
As of July 2014, Colin Powell's wife is still alive. His wife's name is Alma Powell. The couple have been married since 1962.
What celebrity members in the American Legion?
Colin Powell
