Colin Powell
Colin Powell was an American statesman and a retired four-star general who served as the 65th U.S. Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. He played a significant role in the Iraq War and was instrumental in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Bush administration. Powell's tenure was marked by his famous presentation to the United Nations in 2003, making the case for military action against Iraq.
Born on Apr 05, 1937 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 35,854 | $1,700,000 | 1,604$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 4.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 72,305 | $280,000 | 92$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,198 | $62,000 | 39$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,139 | $1,400,000 | 513$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 15,861 | $34,000 | 19$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 61,183 | $21,000,000 | 3,882$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,510 | $38,000 | 19$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,155 | $700,000 | 498$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,066 | $350,000 | 185$ |
| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 32,529 | $1,500,000 | 339$ |
| Totals | 11 | 836,569,366 | 250,800 | $27,064,000 | 7,190$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Denmark:
Colin Powell was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during critical defense budget debates.
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Switzerland:
Colin Powell was the Secretary of State for whom John Hennessey-Niland organized a visit to Greenland.
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Russia:
Colin Powell was mentioned as a potential member of Trump's administration during his 2000 presidential campaign.
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Paraguay:
Colin Powell was the former Secretary of State of the United States during the presidency of George W. Bush.
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United States:
C.Q. Brown was the second Black general to serve as Joint Chiefs chairman, following the now late Gen. Colin Powell's term.
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Nepal:
Colin Powell was the first Black Joint Chief of Staff, serving from 1989 for four years.
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Spain:
Colin Powell was the first African American to reach the highest military position in the United States.
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Costa Rica:
Colin Powell was the second Black officer to hold the position of Chief of Staff.
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Canada:
It had been 30 years since Colin Powell became the first Black chairman.
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Canada:
Colin Powell presented evidence to the United Nations Security Council regarding Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction.
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