- (A) Colin Powell
- (B) Antony Blinkon
- (C) Condoleezza Rice
- (D) Eric Holder
Colin L. Powell was appointed Secretary of State by George W. Bush on January 20, 2001, after being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He served for four years, leaving the position on January 26, 2005. He was the first African-American to serve as Secretary of State.