Colin L. Powell (1937–2021)
Author of My American Journey
About the Author
Colin Powell was born on April 5, 1937 in New York City and attended both the City College of New York and George Washington University and also served in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Powell served in the Army during Vietnam as both a captain and a major and later became senior military show more assistant to the Secretary of Defense. He joined the National Security Council and took over the Army Forces Command when he was made a four-star general. President Bush nominated Powell for Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, where he helped plan the invasion of Panama and assisted in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Powell retired from the military and recorded his memories in his book, My American Journey. In 2012 Powell published a book about his life experiences and lessons learned entitled, It Worked for Me. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Image credit: Credit: Charles Haynes, March 15, 2005
Works by Colin L. Powell
Associated Works
This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women (2006) — Contributor — 1,094 copies
Booknotes: America's Finest Authors on Reading, Writing, and the Power of Ideas (1997) — Contributor — 429 copies
Stone Soup for the World: Life-Changing Stories of Kindness & Courageous Acts of Service (1998) — Foreword — 84 copies
Becoming a Nation: Americana from the Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State (2003) — Introduction — 18 copies
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- Legal name
- Powell, Colin Luther
- Birthdate
- 1937-04-05
- Date of death
- 2021-10-18
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- New York, New York, USA (Harlem)
- Cause of death
- COVID-19
- Places of residence
- New York, New York, USA
- Education
- City College of New York
George Washington University - Occupations
- soldier
diplomat
United States Secretary of State (2001-2005)
United States National Security Advisor (1987-1989)
Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-1993) - Organizations
- United States Army
United States Department of State
Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers
Council on Foreign Relations
Revolution Health
United States National Security Council (show all 11)
Ronald Reagan administration (1987-1989)
George H. W. Bush administration (1989-1993)
Bill Clinton administration (1993-1993)
George W. Bush's cabinet (2001-2005|Secretary of State)
George W. Bush administration (2001-2005) - Awards and honors
- Congressional Gold Medal (1991)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1993)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1991)
Presidential Citizens Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge (show all 34)
Ranger Tab
Parachutist Badge
Pathfinder Badge
Air Assault Badge
Presidential Service Badge
Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
Army Staff Identification Badge
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal, Army
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Soldier's Medal
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Order of the Bath (Honorary Knight Commander ∙ KCB)
Légion d'honneur
Meritorious Service Cross (M.S.C. ∙ Canada)
Order of Stara Planina in the First Order (Bulgaria)
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation - Agent
- Marvin Josephson
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- Works
- 12
- Also by
- 9
- Members
- 2,466
- Popularity
- #10,395
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 24
- ISBNs
- 40
- Languages
- 4