Colin Powell Says Success Beyond Any Possible Aspiration

The transcript details the speaker's journey from growing up in New York to becoming a prominent military leader. It covers his decision to attend City College due to financial constraints, his diverse upbringing in the Bronx, and the mentorship he received while working at J Sixers. The narrative continues with his military career, highlighting experiences of segregation in the South, injuries in Vietnam, and his rise to leadership roles in Korea and Europe. The speaker emphasizes the impact of education and mentorship on his career trajectory.

Why did the speaker choose to attend City College of New York?

• It was the only college that accepted him.

• It was free and easy to access.

• His family insisted on it.

• It offered a scholarship.

What was a significant factor in the speaker's unexpected rise to high military and public service positions?

• A scholarship from NYU

• A quality public school education and ROTC

• Family connections

• Attending West Point

What was the speaker's experience in the South during his military training?

• He was welcomed everywhere.

• He faced segregation and was denied service.

• He was transferred to another state.

• He was promoted quickly.

What role did the speaker take on after returning from Vietnam?

• He became a White House fellow.

• He retired from the military.

• He started a business.

• He moved to Europe permanently.

What was one of the speaker's responsibilities in Korea?

• Leading diplomatic missions

• Negotiating peace treaties

• Training young soldiers and providing education

• Building military bases

How did the speaker's relationship with Cap Weinberger influence his career?

• It led to his early retirement.

• It resulted in a command position in Germany.

• It caused a demotion.

• It had no impact.

What was the speaker's final command position mentioned in the transcript?

• Secretary of State

• Head of the ROTC program

• Commander of the 5th United States Corps

• Chairman of the Joint Chiefs