colin By binns01 Apr 5, 1937 birth Colin Powell born in Harlem,NY. Period: Apr 5, 1937 to Mar 17, 2011 colin Feb 22, 1954 Graduated HS Graduated high school Jan 11, 1958 finished military training Aug 25, 1962 married got married to his wife Alma Jun 21, 1989 return retuns to washington Oct 1, 1989 Began final military assignment Sep 30, 1993 Completed final military assignment Sep 30, 1993 awarded metel of presidential by Bill Clinten Jan 20, 2001 sworn sworn in Nov 15, 2004 Announced resignation as secretary of state Mar 17, 2011 still living to this day