Colin Powell When asked how he achieved his success, Colin Powell answered with two words, "hard work." The American Military figure Colin Powell contributed much to society. Colin Powell had a very interesting background. First of, Colin Powell was born on April 15, 1937, at Harlem&...

Book Report on Colin Powell's My American Journey Introduction Retired General Colin Powell is the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He spent a career in the United States Army lasting 35 years. He retired at the rank of four star general. He started his military educa...

Today, Colin L. Powell is the Secretary of State. He stands as the right hand to our nations president; George W. Bush, helping him find the right answers to the problems he faces with potential war enemies. He holds the most powerful office position ever held by an African - American in the ...