Colin Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army. During his military career, Powell also served as National Security Advisor (1987-1989), as Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command (1989) and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-1993), holding the latter position during the Persian Gulf War. Powell was the first, and so far the only, African American to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving under U.S. President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005, the first African American to serve in that position. Colin Powell has hand signed this U.S. News & World Report Full Magazine from February 4, 1991. Beckett/BAS #Q75456 and Beckett Certificate of Authenticity. Handling/condition as shown. No Label but label glue/adhesive as shown.