Signed General Colin Powell Army Portrait, 1989 - This portrait is hand-signed by army officer, statesman, international diplomat, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. This image, captured on June 30, 1989, features General Powell in full Army regalia. Powell served in the U.S. Army from 1958 until 1993, in addition to serving as the United States Deputy National Security Advisor under President Ronald Reagan from 1986 to 1987. His political career further advanced upon his appointment as the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 until 1993 under the Bush administration, and in 2001, he became the first African-American Secretary of State upon the election of President George W. Bush. One of the most celebrated and decorated statesmen in American history, Colin Powell was twice awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in addition to earning the distinctions of the Congressional Gold Medal, the Presidential Citizens Medal, and the Secretary's Distinguished Service Award. Powell passed away in 2021 at the age of 84. This lot measures approximately 8.5 in x 11 in.