Former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell dies at 84: a look back
October 18, 2021 at 10:14 AM EDT
Gen. Colin Powell, a former secretary of state and the first Black and youngest chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, died October 18, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. He first fought in combat in the Vietnam War and became the first Black national security adviser under President Ronald Reagan. His service continued under many more presidents. Here's a look at his career.