Colin Powell Chose His Family Over A Run at President

Colin Luther Powell Was an American diplomat, a four-star general, a statesman, and the first black American to become US Secretary of State.

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Powell was announced dead on October 18 by his family due to complications from coronavirus.

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He received tributes from important people like President Joe Biden, Former President Barack Obama, and many more.

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Powell considered running for President in the 1996 presidential elections.

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William J Bennett visited Powell to convince him that he was the right candidate.

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Powell explains that he lacked the passion and commitment to run for President, and he felt his family was not ready for the change.

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His net worth was estimated to be around $60 million at the time of his death.

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Earlier this year, Powell said he no longer considered himself a republican.

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He supported Democrat Barack Obama in his election for President in 2008.

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