- Date of Birth: 05 April, 1937
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.A.
- Biography: Colin Luther Powell, KCB, MSC, (born April 5, 1937) is an American statesman and a former four-star general in the United States Army. He was the 65th United States Secretary of State (2001-2005), serving under President George W. Bush. He was the first African American appointed to that position. During... Read more
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nydailynews.com –
2009-05-25
They may be pint-sized, but these celebrity offspring steal the spotlight from their famous parents. Lupica: Colin Powell has still led a great American life and served his country more honorably than Dick Cheney ever will. ... Full Article
Naturally all Bush's folks are the Evil Characters In a transparently unhinged and partisan hit job against several Bush administration officials, Newsweek thought it would be amusing to compare the Bush era and the Obama era by analogizing them with... ... Full Article
By Christine Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) - American inventor Ray Kurzweil predicts that in only a few decades, humans will merge with machines, changing life as we know it irrevocably. ... Full Article
Powell to thank vet on home makeover show
msn.com –
2009-04-06
ET April 6, 2009 NEW YORK - Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will appear on prime time to thank a disabled Gulf War veteran for his service. ... Full Article
N ot so very long ago, new restaurant rollouts in this town were conceived along the lines of Colin Powell's famous doctrine for military engagement: If you're going to fight, use overwhelming force. ... Full Article
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nydailynews.com –
2009-03-09
Lupica: Colin Powell has still led a great American life and served his country more honorably than Dick Cheney ever will. A small improvised explosive device detonated outside an Upper East Side Starbucks early Monday morning. ... Full Article