As former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, secretary of state and national security adviser, Colin Powell became one of the most popular figures in America. Jeffrey Matthews, the author of “Colin Powell: Imperfect Patriot,” talks with The World’s Marco Werman about the high points and shortcomings of Powell’s long career.
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