On View
Military History Gallery
Exhibition
Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
Created by
Nabisco, founded 1898
Received by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Subject of
United States Army, American, founded 1775
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
United States Department of Defense
Date
1984
Medium
paper (fiber product) with metal and wood
Dimensions
H x W: 15 × 12 × 2 in. (38.1 × 30.5 × 5.1 cm)
Caption
In 1984, General Powell was presented with this plaque from the Nabisco Company, inscribed with the names of African Americans who had attained flag officer rank to that date. Powell, then a brigadier general, is listed at number 28. His portrait is visible in the fourth row from the top at far right.
Description
A rectangular wooden open shadow box plaque commemorating Black American Generals and Admirals, presented by Nabisco Brands to General Colin L. Powell, September 1984. At the center of this open shadow box is a white paper sheet tacked to a red backing, one metal cap at each corner. The sheet features an extensive list of seventy (70) men and women military generals and admirals. Charcoal-like renditions of their faces line the center of the sheet and on each side of the images are their names, ranks, and branch of service, printed in black text. The circular seals of each branch of service are also printed on the sheet below the images. At the bottom inner frame ledge is a rectangular gold metal plate with a metal cap on each end. Text engraved on the surface reads “BRIGADIER GENERAL COLIN L. POWELL-ARMY / PRESENTED BY NABISCO BRANDS INC. / 1984”. The frame is striated medium dark wood and with no other markings.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
box frames
Topic
Men
Military
U.S. History, 1969-2001
United States History
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number
A2022.101.1.105
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50a5aad6b-1860-4f47-a993-7df17e83142d

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