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Colin Powell, retired four-star general and former secretary of state, recounts his military and political career through a collection of 44 remembrances that impart General Powell’s thought…

Colin Powell discussed his book, "My American Journey", published by Random House, which chronicles his life, including his military service in Vietnam and the Gulf War and the rebuilding ef…

Former President George H.W. Bush commemorated the 20th anniversary of the initiation of military operations to liberate Kuwait from Iraq by inviting Desert Storm veterans to a discussion am…

The 25th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was observed with a Veterans Day ceremony at The Wall. Keynote addresses were given by Senator Chuck Hagel and General…

President Clinton announced a lifting of the ban against homosexuals in the military that would allow homosexuals to serve in the military if they remain celibate while serving. He was acc…

Following the invocation and the Presentation of the Colors, Congressional leaders and dignitaries commemorated President Truman’s executive order 60 years ago that marked the beginning of …

The Postal Service honored the sacrifices of military service members when it unveiled a new Purple Heart stamp in a dedication ceremony announcing the stamp’s nationwide availability. The c…

Participants and guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan at the National Building Museum. The European Recovery Program, named after Secretary of State George Marshal…

The committee heard testimony from Department of Defense officials on the administration’s new policy concerning homosexuals in the U.S. military. The previous day, President Clinton announc…

Defense Secretary Les Aspin and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff spoke in a news conference following a speech by President Bill Clinton on the new policy on homosexuals in the U.S. mili…

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell spoke on “National Security in a Changing World,” on the American University campus. General Powell focused on the challenges to national s…

General Colin Powell was awarded the 1993 Ronald Reagan Freedom Award. He was recently retired from his position as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Ronald Reagan library was first…

President Bill Clinton and Defense Secretary Les Aspin spoke at a full military ceremony celebrating the long, distinguished career of retiring Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General …

General Powell spoke about post-Cold War U.S. foreign policy objectives. He discussed his service during Vietnam, in the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations. General Powell was a natio…

Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney and General Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, detailed the attack on Iraq by U.S. forces which began earlier in the evening. Mr. Cheney sa…

General Powell discussed his childhood, education and military career. He also spoke about the role the military has had in his life and how it affects the world today.

General Powell and others explained Harry Truman’s concern for the treatment of African-Americans in the United States Armed Forces. General Powell also described the history of the desegrat…

General Powell spoke about what state and local governments could do to inspire children and adolescents to be productive members of the community.

General Powell spoke to governors urging them to seize the moment and devote their resources to improving the quality of education. He talked about the importance of role models, after schoo…

Former Joint Chiefs Chairman General Colin Powell addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. He spoke about the efforts of his organization, America’s Promis…