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He is born in Harlem, New York.
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No exact date
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He joins the ROTC program which he loves and also does very well in.
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He graduates at the top of his class in ROTC, He becomes second lieutenant in the US army. No exact dates.
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He goes to Germany to serve as the platoon leader and rifle company commander. No exact date
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He marries Alma Johnson. On that same year he goes to Vietnam to serve as the infantry battalion adviser.
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Colin is in a helicopter crash and even though he is injured he helps to save others. Colin Powell recieves the Purple Heart award for that. While he is in action his son Michael is born. No exact date.
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Linda Margaret Powell is born. She is an actress. No exact date
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He recieves it after 12 years in the Army. For the average person it would take 20 years. It took Colin 12 years.
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Annemarie Powell is born and becomes a television producer. Colin recieves his master MBA from George Washington university. No exact dates.
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He becomes it in late December. He is the sixth national security adviser.He is 50 years old.
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He is sworn in.
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President George Bush appoints him.
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