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Posted: 10:47 am EST November 15, 2004

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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