Colin Powell

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’s Presbyterian Hospital (Hughes 19). Furthermore Colin was born in Harlem, but for most of his childhood he lived in the South Bronx (Hughes 190. Moreover, Colin Powell got in some trouble when …

…Hughes 142). Thereafter, Colin Powell became a White House Fellow, working under Frank Charles Carlucci (Levy 294). Colin Powell was has successful in the military and in politics. Colin Powell has showed us what you can do if you worked hard enough. This extraordinary man contributed himself and the great deeds he has done to his country. And even now he still is helping his country to this very day. We should honor him and his achievements.