Colin Powell — the first Black U.S. Secretary ... the Congressional Gold Medal. Powell married his wife, Alma Powell, in August 1962. The two have three children: Michael, Linda and Annemarie.

Black veterans are warning that the Trump administration’s effort to purge the Defense Department of its diversity, equity ...

Colin Powell receives the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George H.W. Bush at the White House on July 3, 1991. (Howard L. Sachs/CNP/Getty Images) Other temporary removals from ...

Colin Powell's family said in a statement that he ... Defense Distinguished Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit, among other honors. Powell also served under President Ronald Reagan as National ...

Colin Powell receives the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George H.W. Bush at the White House on July 3, 1991. (Howard L. Sachs/CNP/Getty Images) Other temporary removals from the ...