Issued by
United States Department of State, American, founded 1789
Worn by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Date
2001-2005
Medium
enamel on metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 13/16 × 7/8 × 7/16 in. (2.1 × 2.2 × 1.1 cm)
Caption
General Colin L. Powell was the first African American United States Secretary of State, the sixty-fifth in the nation’s history, and served under President George W. Bush between January 20, 2001 and January 26, 2005.
Description
One (1) Secretary of State lapel pin worn by General Colin L. Powell. The square metal pin features a dark blue enamel face on which are four white enamel stars and gold lettering at the top and bottom that read “SECRETARY OF STATE / COLIN POWELL”. In the middle is a circle of white enamel and a colorful Great Seal of the United States. The reverse of the pin has an engraving of General Powell’s signature “C.L.Powell” and one brass color backing.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
lapel pins
insignias
Topic
Government
International affairs
Local and regional
Politics
U.S. History, 2001-
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number
A2022.101.1.94.2
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59bdd450c-7d71-45ef-91a3-f4675fc0822c

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