The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has awarded former Secretary of State Colin Powell the “Great Americans” medal for lifetime contributions that embody American principles, according to a press release Thursday.

Powell was honored during a ceremony Wednesday, where he donated a navy blue jacket he regularly donned during his time as top diplomat under former President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005.

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