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Colin L. Powell (1937–2021)

Auteur van My American Journey

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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 toon meer 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) toon minder
Fotografie: Credit: Charles Haynes, March 15, 2005

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Officiële naam
Powell, Colin Luther
Geboortedatum
1937-04-05
Overlijdensdatum
2021-10-18
Geslacht
male
Nationaliteit
USA
Geboorteplaats
New York, New York, USA (Harlem)
Oorzaak van overlijden
COVID-19
Woonplaatsen
New York, New York, USA
Opleiding
City College of New York
George Washington University
Beroepen
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)
Organisaties
United States Army
United States Department of State
Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers
Council on Foreign Relations
Revolution Health
United States National Security Council (toon alle 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)
Prijzen en onderscheidingen
Congressional Gold Medal (1991)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1993)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1991)
Presidential Citizens Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge (toon alle 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
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Marvin Josephson

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Many photos. Index.
 
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VillageProject | 13 andere besprekingen | May 23, 2023 |
From the back flap, "...It is ... a view from the mountaintop of the political landscape of America. While Americans grapple over who will lead the country, General Powell's passionate beliefs in family, personal responsibility, and, in his own words, 'the greatness of America and the opportunities it offers' will exhilarate readers of all political persuasions. It is history with a vision."
 
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Doranms | 13 andere besprekingen | Feb 23, 2022 |
I didn't agree with everything, but I admired his forthright style. It was refreshing to read someone who doesn't waste words. And it was an interesting explanation of military life (3/4 of his stories have to do with the military). I would be curious to see if his "why's" behind the action or mentality transfer to today. Or, perhaps, they might be just his opinions.
 
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OutOfTheBestBooks | 9 andere besprekingen | Sep 24, 2021 |

I listened to the audiobook read by Colin Powell. I had just recently read [b:It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy|183392|It's Your Ship Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy|D. Michael Abrashoff|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1435059869s/183392.jpg|177236], so I could not help but compare the two. Both were written by men of the U.S. military. Both books intended, at least partially, to provide leadership guidance. Both men have become public speakers and authors in their post-military careers. My primary goal in reading each was not enjoyment but rather to learn something that I could use in my own life. I enjoyed both and got value from both, but felt I received more usable insight from It's Your Ship.

Colin Powell has had an incredible career, and his wisdom and experience are evident throughout this book. You do feel that you actually get to know Colin Powell through the stories he relates about his life, his values, his successes and his failures. He seems like a unique combination of approachable and commanding respect. However, some of his methods are hard for me to translate into something I could use. Part of the problem was that his lessons are so embedded in the ways of the military and part of it was that he operated at a very different level that I do. It wasn't that he emphasized this characteristic of his relationships and interactions. In fact, if anything he downplayed them, but ultimately he and I live on different planets and while it was interesting to hear about his life, I didn't feel I could that much from it.
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