- On View
- Military History Gallery
- Museum Maps
- Objects in this Location
- 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
- 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.




