Colin Powell Heads State.When future Februarys roll around, Colin Powell's name will surely be discussed in classrooms observing Black History Month. Powell, one of our nation's most respected military leaders, is the first African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. to be selected as Secretary of State. In his new job, Powell, 63, will be the highest-ranking member of President George W. Bush's Cabinet. "I hope it will give inspiration to young African Americans coming along," Powell says of his new job. Powell grew up playing stickball in the Bronx, an area of New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . He graduated from college and entered the Army as a second lieutenant LIEUTENANT. This word has now a narrower meaning than it formerly had; its true meaning is a deputy, a substitute, from the French lieu, (place or post) and tenant (holder). Among civil officers we have lieutenant governors, who in certain cases perform the duties of governors; (vide, the . Powell served two tours of duty in war-torn Vietnam. He rose through the ranks to the top military job of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is by law the highest ranking overall military officer of the United States military, and the principal military adviser to the President of the United States. in 1989. He retired from the military in 1993. Powell later became chairman of America's Promise America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth is a foundation started by Colin Powell in 1997 to help children and youth from all socioeconomic sectors in the United States. , an organization dedicated to the welfare of children in the U.S. (see photo) "I go around the country telling people no matter how busy you are, you have to give back to young people," Powell says. "And that's what I'm going to do as Secretary of State." |
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