Colin Powell

Colin Powell Colin Powell is a great man. He played an important role in the Persian Gulf War. He even helped (former) President George Bush make decisions. We respect him for his intelligence and skill. The following paragraphs will be dedicated to his life. Colin Powell was born on April 5, 1937. His parents were both Jamaican immigrants. They came to America hoping for better opportunities. He had a sister named Marilyn. Colin did not earn the …

…retiring, Colin wrote his autobiography, My American Journey. On September 11,2001, which was Colin’s first year of secretary of state, terrorists flew planes into the World trade Center and the Pentagon. Powell tried to gain support from world leaders to plan revenge against terrorism. In 2002, he helped mediate a month long disagreement about Kashmir territory between India and Pakistan. So, in conclusion, Colin Powell is a great guy. He helped, advised, and fought for Americans.