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Date
Event
April 5, 1937
Birth of Colin Luther Powell
Colin Luther Powell was born to Luther Powell and Maud Ariel McKoy Powell on April 5, 1937 in Harlem, New York. His parents were Jamaican immigrants.
June 1958
Basic Training
After participating in ROTC during college, Powell entered basic training at Ft. Benning, Georgia in June 1958. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant.
August 25, 1962
Married Alma Vivien Johnson
On August 25, 1962, Colin Powell married Alma Vivien Johnson Powell. The two remain married today and are parents to one son and two daughters.
1960
Two Tours of Duty in Vietnam(1960s)
During the 1960s, Powell served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was twice wounded during his service and received honors for his actions.
May 1971
MBA from George Washington University
Still serving an active duty role, Powell earned an MBA from George Washington University.
December 1978
Promoted to Brigadier General
In December 1978, Powell continued his military success with a promotion to Brigadier General.
1986
Commanding General of Fifth Corps
In 1986, Powell was made Commanding General of the Fifth Corps in Frankfurt, Germany.
November 1987
Made a National Security Advisor
During the presidency of Ronald Reagan, Powell took on the role of National Security Advisor to the President.
April 1989
Made a Four-Star General
Powell was made a Four-Star General in April 1989. At the same time, he took command of all U.S. Forces from Ft. Benning, Georgia.
August 1989
Chairmanship of Joint Chiefs of Staff
In August 1989, Powell was made chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His role in the command structure of the U.S. Army continued to grow.
January 17, 1991
Commander of Desert Storm (January 17 to February 28, 1991)
During the war in Iraq, following the invasion of Kuwait, Powell took command of the operation, Desert Storm.
September 1993
Retired from Military
In September 1993, Powell retired from the U.S. military, beginning a number of private ventures.
December 16, 2000
Nominated to Serve as Secretary of State
Under George W. Bush, Powell was nominated to serve as Secretary of State.
January 20, 2001
Confirmed as Secretary of State
Following a unanimous vote, Colin Powell was confirmed and inaugurated as Secretary of State.
November 15, 2004
Presented Letter of Resignation
Powell resigned from his post in November 2004, agreeing to serve until his replacement was confirmed and inaugurated.
2007
Changed Political Views (Summer 2007)
By the summer of 2007, Powell's political views appeared to have changed. He criticized military actions in Iraq and endorsed Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential race.
