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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > war, peace and terrorism > war and society > war and race > Colin Powell

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Colin Powell  

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  • Soldier and statesman best known for his role as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (from 1989 to 1993) and as secretary of state in the first administration of President George W. Bush. Following retirement from the United States Army and prior to his public service, Powell served on the board of America Online. [Source: Encyclopedia of United States National Security; Powell, Colin (1937–)]

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