Colin Powell sworn in as Secretary of State

Name: Colin Powell sworn in as Secretary of State
Start: 2001-01-20
Location: United States

After his Senate confirmation, Colin Powell was formally sworn in and assumed office as U.S. Secretary of State on Inauguration Day.

Powell’s appointment brought an experienced, internationally respected diplomat to lead U.S. foreign policy at the start of the Bush administration.

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