SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN LUTHER POWELL

67 years old.

Born April 5, 1937.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's of science in geology, City College of New York, 1958.

Master's in business administration, George Washington University, 1971.

EXPERIENCE

Secretary of state, 2001-present.

Founder and chairman, America's Promise, a nonprofit organization for youth.

Twelfth chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, October first, 1989, through Sept. 30, 1993, under the George H.W. Bush and Clinton administrations.

National security adviser to President Reagan, 1987-89.

Served in the Army for 35 years in command and staff positions.

AWARDS

Military awards include:

Defense Distinguished Service Medal.

Army Distinguished Service Medal.

Defense Superior Service Medal.

Bronze Star Medal.

Purple Heart.

Civilian awards include:

Two Presidential Medals of Freedom.

President's Citizens Medal.

Congressional Gold Medal.

Secretary of State Distinguished Service Medal.

FAMILY

Wife: Alma.

Three children: Michael, Linda and Anne.

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Background: Powell | Abraham | Veneman | Paige

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