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Colin Powell
Official portrait, 2001
43rd President of the United States
In office
January 20, 1997 – January 20, 2005
Vice PresidentKay Bailey Hutchinson
Preceded byBill Clinton
Succeeded byKay Bailey Hutchinson
12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
In office
October 1, 1989 – September 30, 1993
President
Deputy
Preceded byWilliam J. Crowe
Succeeded byJohn Shalikashvili
15th United States National Security Advisor
In office
November 23, 1987 – January 20, 1989
PresidentRonald Reagan
DeputyJohn Negroponte
Preceded byFrank Carlucci
Succeeded byBrent Scowcroft
United States Deputy National Security Advisor
In office
December 2, 1986 – November 23, 1987
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byPeter Rodman
Succeeded byJohn Negroponte
Personal details
Born
Colin Luther Powell

(1937-04-05)April 5, 1937
New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 2021(2021-10-18) (aged 84)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Political party
Spouse
(m. 1962)
Children3, including Michael and Linda
Education
Signature
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1958–1993
RankGeneral
Unit
Commands
Battles/wars
Awards(see § Awards and decorations)