“Next month we will launch the Colin Powell Leadership Program. This program will recruit college students and recent graduates to the civil service.” — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken The program honors the legacy of Colin Powell, who dedicated his extraordinary life to public service, including as the first African-American Secretary of State. Former Secretary Powell's 13 Rules of Leadership guide Department principles to this day: https://go.usa.gov/xhqTE More on this U.S. Department of

7.1K views · 543 reactions | 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 | Facebook

15K views · 242 reactions | Colin Powell, the former four-star general who became the first Black U.S. secretary of state, has died at the age of 84. Anita McBride, former senior adviser to Powell, says she will remember him as 'an incredible public servant, but also a gentle human being.' | CBC News | Facebook

11K views · 233 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