Colin Powell
Dates and Places
Colin Powell was born on April 5, 1937 in Harlem, New York.
He is still alive.
Accomplishments
He is famous because he is the U.S. Secretary of State.
Young Life and Family
Colin's parents were both from Jamaica.
He graduated from Morris High School in 1954.
Colin's parents were Luther Theophilus and Maud Powell.
Adult
Life
Colin trained as a paratrooper and a ranger in the army. He spent many years in the military. He became a general.
He is now the Secretary of State for the United States. The Secretary of State works with other countries leaders to help them and us.
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