Colin Powell was born in New York City on April 5, 1937. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Powell was raised in the South Bronx. He was educated in the New York City public schools, and at City College of New York (CCNY). He participated in ROTC at CCNY and received a commission as an Army second lieutenant upon graduation. He subsequently received a Master of Business Administration degree from George Washington University.
Powell served two tours of duty in Vietnam, and as a battalion commander in Korea. He later commanded the 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and V Corps, United States Army in Europe, and was Commander in Chief of Forces Command, headquartered at Fort McPherson, Georgia. General Powell was the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 1, 1989 until September 30, 1993, serving under both President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton.
General Powell has been the recipient of numerous U.S. military decorations, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal., and the Purple Heart.
I'm no big fan of Powell but I suspect he has more qualities/merits in his smallest fart than you could muster up in a lifetime.
Good answer. Powell's resume.... Bronze Star on up to Chairman of Joint Chiefs ...
Challenge for those crying tokenism: Powell is less qualified for secty of State than white-male liberal loon Warren Christopher, how?