My American Journey
- Written by
- General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
- Published by
- Easton Press, American
- Subject of
- United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Written by
- Persico, Joseph E., American, 1930 - 2014
- Date
- 1996
- Medium
- ink on paper with leather and cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 9 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 2 1/16 in. (24.1 × 16.5 × 5.2 cm)
- Caption
- This autobiography of General Colin L. Powell covers his life and military career. The book begins with his birth in Harlem and covers his 35 years of Army service including the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and his time serving as the first African American Joint Chief of Staff.
- Description
- A signed, leather hardcover first edition of My American Journey, written by General Colin L. Powell. The book features blue leather, a hubbed spine with gold text and ornamentation, sewn-in acid-neutral paper pages, a satin ribbon page marker, and gilded page ends. The front and back covers are decorated by a gold vine and leaf motif. The spine displays the horizontally aligned book title, author, and “SIGNED / FIRST / EDITION” designation. There are 643 pages. The front and back covers are lined by a bronze color fabric and General Powell’s signature in blue marker on the first white page. There are no other inscriptions or markings on or throughout the book.
- Place printed
- Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Books and Published Materials
- Type
- autobiographies
- books
- Topic
- Domestic life
- Education
- Families
- Government
- International affairs
- Men
- Military
- Politics
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
- Object number
- A2022.101.1.42.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Ballantine Books
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.