Colin Powell
Politician

Colin Powell Net Worth

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

Birth Day April 5, 1937
Birth Place New York City, NY
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries

💰 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.

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