Colin Luther Powell is a statesman in the United States of America. He is a retired general of the United States Army. Colin Powell also served as a professional soldier in the United States Army for a period of thirty-five years. He held various positions as a commander and gradually achieved the top position of Army General.

Between 1962 and 1963, Colin Powell served as a military adviser to the South Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War between the United States of America and North Vietnam. Colin Powell also served as a Fellowship to the White House between 1972 and 1973. Colin Powell was appointed as a Fellowship to the White House by President Richard Nixon.