Colin Powell has dedicated his adult life to serving his country. During his thirty-five-year career, Powell worked his way up the military grades, earning the rank of four-star general and the position of chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. After retiring from active military service, Powell served as the chairman of America's Promise-The Alliance for Youth. He went on to become America's first African American secretary of state. Through the years, Powell has remained one of the nation's greatest leaders. Book jacket.