Colin Powell

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The paper discusses Colin Powell's background as a poor African-American in the Bronx in New York City who rose to attain one of the most powerful positions in the United States government. The paper looks at his impressive military record and shows how Powell became a key figure in many military and diplomatic endeavors. The paper points out that despite his military record and role in the Bush team that began the war in Iraq, many Americans perceive Powell as being the voice of peace and dissent in the Bush White House. The paper concludes that Powell's commitment to hard work, careful advising, diplomacy and might when necessary has made him one of the most popular and distinguished soldiers and statesmen of the 21st century.

From the Paper:

"General Colin L. Powell is a study in contrasts in many ways. He has enjoyed a distinguished career in the United States Military, many high-ranking political positions including Secretary of State, and as the founder and chairman of the charitable group America's Promise. He is, arguably, one of the most popular military and political figures of this generation, but his reluctance in those roles is one of the most noticeable characteristics of his service. Although he was nudged by scandal on a few occasions, it rolled off him and never became part of his great legacy."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Academy of Achievement. "Colin Powell Biography." January 11, 2006. http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/pow0bio-1
• America's Promise. "General Powell's Message to America." 2006.http://www.americaspromise.org/WhyHere.aspx?id=124
• Answers.com. "Colin Powell." 2006. http://www.answers.com/topic/colin-powell
• King, John; Koppel, Andrea; Malveaux, Suzanne; Labotte, Elise. "Powell resigns with three other Cabinet secretaries." http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/11/15/powell/
• O'Rourke, P.J. "A Conversation with Colin Powell." Atlantic Unbound, August 2, 2004. http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200408u/powell

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