HISTORY

Ex-US Sec. of State Colin Powell through the years

Louisville Courier Journal
Retired General Colin Powell ignored a reporter's questions as he waved to the cheering crowd while exiting EKU's Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Kentucky after speaking this morning about the: America's Promise, The Alliance for Youth program. Nov. 10, 2000
Retired General Colin Powell ignored a reporter's questions as he waved to the cheering crowd while exiting EKU's Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Kentucky after speaking this morning about the: America's Promise, The Alliance for Youth program. Nov. 10, 2000
By Stewart Bowman, The Courier-Journal
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell acknowledged the crowd after he completed a speech at the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville.
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell acknowledged the crowd after he completed a speech at the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville.
Sam Upshaw Jr., The Courier-Journal
Reporters yelled "photo op!'' when retired Gen. Colin Powell, GOP presidential candidate Bob Dole and his running mate, Jack Kemp, paused for a wave yesterday at Louisville International Airport.
Reporters yelled "photo op!'' when retired Gen. Colin Powell, GOP presidential candidate Bob Dole and his running mate, Jack Kemp, paused for a wave yesterday at Louisville International Airport.
Keith Williams, The Courier-Journal
Secretary of State Colin Powell, speaking yesterday in Louisville, called for Israel to end its occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip and stop building settlements on land claimed by Palestinians, but also urged Palestinians to crack down on terrorists. /NOV. 19, 2001
Secretary of State Colin Powell, speaking yesterday in Louisville, called for Israel to end its occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip and stop building settlements on land claimed by Palestinians, but also urged Palestinians to crack down on terrorists. /NOV. 19, 2001
Sam Upshaw Jr., The Courier-Journal
Secretary of State Colin Powell acknowledged applause as he sat with Sen. Mitch McConnell before speaking yesterday. Powell also met with about 40 McConnell Scholars while he was in Louisville. NOV. 19, 2001
Secretary of State Colin Powell acknowledged applause as he sat with Sen. Mitch McConnell before speaking yesterday. Powell also met with about 40 McConnell Scholars while he was in Louisville. NOV. 19, 2001
Sam Upshaw Jr., The Courier-Journal
Colin Powell, left, smiled as he looked over a Louisville Slugger bat presented to him be Louisville mayor Jerry Abramson during the Campaign for Kids program in the East Wing of the Fair & Expo Center. Nov. 4, 1997
Colin Powell, left, smiled as he looked over a Louisville Slugger bat presented to him be Louisville mayor Jerry Abramson during the Campaign for Kids program in the East Wing of the Fair & Expo Center. Nov. 4, 1997
By Arza Barnett, The Courier Journal
Colin Powell speaking during a taping of "Meet the Press" at NBC Sunday Oct. 19, 2008, in Washington. Powell, a Republican who was President Bush's first secretary of state, endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president Sunday, and criticized the tone of Republican John McCain's campaign.
Colin Powell speaking during a taping of "Meet the Press" at NBC Sunday Oct. 19, 2008, in Washington. Powell, a Republican who was President Bush's first secretary of state, endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president Sunday, and criticized the tone of Republican John McCain's campaign.
Brendan Smialowski, AP
President Bush makes remarks in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, about his plans to implement the Sept. 11. Commission's recommendation to create a national intelligence director. Left to right Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Bush.
President Bush makes remarks in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, about his plans to implement the Sept. 11. Commission's recommendation to create a national intelligence director. Left to right Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Bush.
Ron Edmonds, AP
President-elect George W. Bush, right, Secretary of State-designate Colin Powell, center, and Vice President-elect Dick Cheney will face early foreign policy tests.
President-elect George W. Bush, right, Secretary of State-designate Colin Powell, center, and Vice President-elect Dick Cheney will face early foreign policy tests.
J. Scott Applewhite, AP
Secretary of State Colin Powell holds up a vial that he said could contain anthrax as he presents evidence of Iraq's alleged weapons programs to the United Nations Security Council Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Secretary of State Colin Powell holds up a vial that he said could contain anthrax as he presents evidence of Iraq's alleged weapons programs to the United Nations Security Council Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Kathy Willens, AP
Gen. Colin Powell gestures during an interview in Washington Monday July 8, 1996. Powell said he did not want a major role at next month's Republican National Convention and that he did not plan to campaign for Bob Dole or any other Republican candidates this fall. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Gen. Colin Powell gestures during an interview in Washington Monday July 8, 1996. Powell said he did not want a major role at next month's Republican National Convention and that he did not plan to campaign for Bob Dole or any other Republican candidates this fall. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Wilfredo Lee, AP
Secretary of State Colin Powell ,speaking at the State Department in Washington, tells reporters that Iraq's weapons disclosure is just more deception,. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002. Powell said, "We are disappointed, but we are not deceived," adding, the United States would press for Iraqi scientists and others with knowledge of Iraq's weapons programs to be interviewed in a location where they can speak freely, preferably outside Iraq.
Secretary of State Colin Powell ,speaking at the State Department in Washington, tells reporters that Iraq's weapons disclosure is just more deception,. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002. Powell said, "We are disappointed, but we are not deceived," adding, the United States would press for Iraqi scientists and others with knowledge of Iraq's weapons programs to be interviewed in a location where they can speak freely, preferably outside Iraq.
J. Scott Applewhite, AP