College Life
Military Career
Government Service
Growing Up
Married Life
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Did Colin Powel traditionally do well in school?

No, he did not try hard in school

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Colin served in what war?

Vietnam

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When Colin reached his highest rank in the military who was he under?

George W. Bush

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Colin grew up in this once-flourishing town.

Harlem

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Colin Powell married his wife in what year?

1962

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This is where Colin found his future career.

ROTC

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How did Colin earn his Purple Heart?

By stepping on a Punji stake.

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What was Colin Powell's position for the government?

Secretary of State

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Is Harlem known for having many prominent black figures?

Yes, many black people besides Colin has came out of Harlem

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Colin Powell had this many kids?

3

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Colin attended this New York college.

City College of New York (CCNY)

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What year was Colin assigned as an advisor?

In December 1962 he was assigned as an advisor to a South Vietnamese Infantry Battalion.

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Colin Powell was that first what for the government?

He was the first black Secretary of State

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Colin was born on this date in 1937.

April 5

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Is Colin Powell's kids only female?

No, he also has one male kid.

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What year did Colin graduate college?

1958

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What years did Colin serve?

1958-1993
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What years was Colin the Secretary Advisor?

1987-1989

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Where was Colin Powell's parents from?

Jamaica

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Who did Colin Powell marry?

Alma Powell

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Colin earned a bachelor's degree in what?

Geology

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What was Colin's highest military rank?

Four-Star General

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What years was Colin the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

1989-1993

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What high school did Colin Powell attend?

The now-closed Morris High School.

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Colin Powell got married in this southern state.

Birmingham, Alabama

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