A collection of 2,800 full-length African American videotaped oral histories that is continually growing. It includes video and fully searchable transcripts created by The HistoryMakers through their interviews with African American leaders across a broad range of disciplines and subject areas, including Art, Civics, Education, Law, Religion, STEM, and more. These testimonies illuminate the stories of African American men and women living in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries who have made important contributions to America and the world.
Book Sources: Colin Powell
A selection of books/e-books available in Trible Library.
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Colin Powell, one of America's most admired public figures, reveals the principles that have shaped his life and career in this inspiring and engrossing memoir. Publisher's description.
"... an invaluable collection of primary documents that is paired with extensive original commentary that helps students understand the documents."
1st and 2nd editions
: hearing before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventh Congress, first session, January 17, 2001.
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Beyond Fear: America's Role in an Uncertain World
It Worked for Me by 
Milestone documents in African American History (print) by 
Milestone Documents in African American History 2nd edition (ebook) by 
My American Journey by 
Nomination of Colin L. Powell to be Secretary of State by