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Senate confirms Colin Powell as Secretary of State

The U.S. Senate confirmed Colin Powell to serve as Secretary of State for the incoming Bush administration.

Senate confirms Colin Powell as Secretary of State

Powell's confirmation placed a prominent, experienced military and diplomatic figure atop U.S. foreign policy at the start of Bush's presidency, shaping early international engagement and personnel leadership.

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