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Oct 2021
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The Life and Career of Colin Powell

The New York Times
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Colin Powell, who in four decades of public service helped shape U.S. national security, died on Monday. He was 84. Despite a stellar career, Mr. Powell had expressed a fear that he would be remembered for a single event: his role in leading his country to war in Iraq. We look back on the achievements and setbacks of a trailblazing life. Guest: Robert Dr ... Show More
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