After news broke that Colin Powell died from COVID-19 complications on Monday October 18, many influential political figures honored the former secretary of state, who served during former President George W.
Bush‘s administration. Aside from being a high-ranking cabinet-member during a crucial time in modern history, Powell was also the first African American secretary of state.
Both Democrats and Republicans offered condolences following his passing. Powell’s family announced his passing in a Facebook post. “General Colin L.
Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from Covid 19.
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