Where does Powell come from?

Powell, male, former US Secretary of State,1born on April 5, 1937,1retired on September 30, 1993 and resigned as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is the first black secretary of state in the United States and the youngest chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

1On April 5, 937, Powell was born in new york. He grew up in the South Bronx, and his parents were immigrants from Jamaica. Powell's family was poor when he was a child, and hardships did not hinder Powell's success.

1958 graduated from new york City University with a bachelor's degree in geology. He joined the reserve officer training team at school and was awarded the rank of second lieutenant when he graduated. After completing the basic training of an infantry officer, he was sent to serve in Germany and was promoted to lieutenant.

1On August 25th, 962, she married Alma Vivian Johnson. There is a son and two daughters.

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1962- 1963 and 1968- 1969 were sent to Vietnam twice to participate in the Vietnam War.

197 1 Graduated from George Washington University with an MBA.

1973- 1974 used to be the battalion commander (lieutenant colonel) of the pirate battalion of the US military stationed in South Korea. After studying in the National Military Academy, he was appointed as 10 1 2nd Brigade Commander of Airborne Division.

1977- 1980 served as senior military assistant to the deputy minister of national defense. 1978 promoted to brigadier general.

1983- 1986 served as senior military assistant to the minister of national defense.

1987 65438+February-1989 65438+1October served as President Reagan's national security adviser.

1989 president George W. bush appointed him chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and promoted him to a four-star general. Command 199 1 Gulf War.

1993 retired on September 30 and resigned as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff.

From June 5 to February 2000, President-elect George W. Bush nominated Powell as Secretary of State. Powell has his own way and characteristics in foreign affairs. In the Bush administration, which is famous for its tough attitude and fierce style, Powell is the only moderate figure among the core figures and is usually regarded as a typical "dove" figure. Powell once said that he was a soldier and studied war, but war should never be regarded as inevitable. He should do everything possible to avoid war. "Harmony is precious" is his aim, so it is called "Eagle Claw Dove".

But from the end of June, 2003, 5438+ 10, Powell suddenly got tough with Iraq, and his attitude seemed to take a 180 degree turn. At the Security Council meeting on February 5th, Powell submitted relevant evidence to the UN Security Council, proving that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction, and hoped that more countries would support him in taking military action against Iraq.

Powell's amazing transformation is internationally recognized because he saw that President Bush has made up his mind to take military action to disarm Saddam's weapons of mass destruction.

As a retired general, Powell believes that the change of work has not changed his military characteristics. As a soldier, you must obey orders and the overall situation. Powell is a soldier who advocates peace at heart, but he must abide by the professional code of soldiers-loyalty.

Powell treats people warmly and easygoing, and has a strong affinity. In my spare time, I like watching kung fu movies or war movies directed by John Woo. Two photos were placed on the coffee table in his reception room: one was standing beside President Bush when he was sworn in; The other is a photo of him with China director John Woo and his film crew.

1995 published an autobiography, My Way to America.