Before he passed, Army Veteran Colin Powell provided his thoughts on what it means to be a Veteran. Click to listen to the words of this Vietnam Veteran and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. #VeteransDay #veterans #veteransday | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

11K views · 232 reactions | A good leader knows he is there to inspire followers and to set a clear purpose, said Gen. Colin Powell. Powell, a decorated four-star general and America's first Black secretary of state, died at age 84. In 2017, David Rubenstein spoke with Colin Powell about leadership, his role in government and more. ▶️ https://trib.al/GHZaXAZ | Bloomberg | Facebook

Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st, has died from complications from Covid-19, his family said on Facebook. CNN's Wolf Blitzer looks back on his life and career. | CNN

2K views · 332 reactions | Colin Powell dedicated his extraordinary life to public service, including as the first African-American Secretary of State. Today we honor his life, his legacy, and his impact. Read about his 13 Rules of Leadership: https://go.usa.gov/xtFHy. #BlackHistoryMonth | U.S. Department of State | Facebook