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Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications despite being fully vaccinated

Powell is considered a pioneer, a man who broke down racial barriers both in the military and in government. Powell was the first Black secretary of state, national security advisor and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Oct 18, 2021, 12:39 PM

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