General Colin Powell honors the Buffalo Soldier

This series is sponsored by the Nebraska Press Association and Owen Metals Group, who on this Veterans Day, salute all those who served. Colin Powell lived the American dream. His character, determination and love of country never wavered. Born in Harlem, N.Y., to Jamaican immigrants, he received his early education through the New York public school system, but from an early age, he liked structure and order. While attempting to become an engineer at New York City College,he witnessed recruits drilling on campus and was immediately drawn to military life. “Seeing cadets in uniform, I was attracted to it,” Powell later recalled. “I like structure, discipline and being around a group that were just like me. I found another family in ROTC.” After entering the military, Powell steadily climbed the ranks.

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