Statesmen born on April 5

Take a focused look at the statesmen born on April 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1937 Colin Powell

  Colin Powell was an American statesman and retired four-star general in the United States Army. He served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005 under President George W. Bush, becoming the first African American to hold that office. Powell also served as National Security Advisor and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, making significant … [bio]