Colin Powell By Omar Santos
Early life Born in south Bronx Lived in poor neighborhood Like to sleep on Saturdays Joined ROTC Went to ROTC summer camp
Famous for 4 star general Chairman joint chiefs of staff National security advisor 4 star general Chairman joint chiefs of staff Captain of Vietnam war Secretary of state 2001 Fighting in wars Earned medals
What he’s like Important because he was a general Helpful because he helped other people He’s brave because he fought in in the Vietnam war He's persistent because he never gave up
Major accomplishments Purple heart First afro American to hold high job in us Fought in lots of wars like Vietnam war and Persian gulf war
Interesting facts In the Army Purple heart Retired 1993 Became us army officer .