Colin Luther Powell

Introduction

General Colin Luther Powell United States Army (Ret.) is an American military leader and statesman. He became the first African-American to be confirmed as United States receptionist of State. As the 65th joined States Secretary of State (2001-05) under leader GeorgeW. Bush Powell became the highest ranking African American government official in the history of the United States. Upon his appointment as Secretary of State Powell became the highest-ranking person of African descent in the executive branch and the federal government and prior to that was the highest-ranking person of African descent in the military.

Analysis

Colin L. Powell became the 65th receptionist of State on January 20 2001. America stands prepared to help any country that desires to join the popular world said Colin Powell before going into the conflict with Iraq this year at the 57th annual AlfredE. Smith memorial foundation dinner. Colin Powell has been the joined States Secretary of State as of January 2001 and has led the nation to triumph ever since. Powell is the first ever Black American to be sworn into high office leading the fight against the Taliban and al-Qaeda networks and gave much of his energy into negotiating with foreign countries. Some of his other accolades include restoring the stability in Afghanistan and leading the fight of AIDS in the world (Richard Steins 98). He is best described as a trail blazer said my mother Bonnie Barnes. He has opened so numerous doorways for more very dark Americans.

Being the first black American to be selected for U.S. office Mr. Powell undoubtedly was conflicted by numerous obstacles. Still he does his job with outstanding grace. He does an amazing job his decisions are some of the best in this time of indecision (David Roth 67). America has had a predominately white authority and hasn't had any minorities inside the top echelon of those elected. Colin Powell opened new doors for minorities; as he has done a large job as a leader public opinion of minorities in agency has consequently improved. In this new incomplete yet acknowledging homeland we have learned better to reply to minorities in office and authority positions and as a result that person's principles and outlooks are that which hold them from agency rather than race. I don't glimpse [Powell] as just some very dark guy in bureau his outlooks and activities are what make him a ...