Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Unidentified Man or Men
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Owned by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Date
ca. 1962-1971
Medium
ink on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 5 × 7 in. (12.7 × 17.8 cm)
Caption
General Powell kept this photograph on his desk in the study of his home in McLean, Virginia. He is pictured in Army fatigues with four other soldiers. This photograph was likely taken during one of Powell's two tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
Description
A black-and-white print photograph of Colin L. Powell posing with fellow soldiers in Army combat fatigues, likely captured during the Vietnam War. Three of the men to the left of Powell wear long sleeve uniform shirts with double chest pockets and belted trousers tucked into their boots. Powell, standing on the far right of the photograph, and the tallest among the men, wears an oversize long sleeve jacket and trousers, tucked into his boots. It is a bright day and behind the men is a thatched-roof building.
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
photographic prints
Topic
Men
Military
Photography
U.S. History, 1961-1969
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number
A2022.101.1.24
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c5c17865-c71f-49f9-b26a-599ce6d17c5b

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