My American Journey (Russian Edition)
- Written by
- General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
- Persico, Joseph E., American, 1930 - 2014
- Published by
- Random House, Inc., American, founded 1925
- Subject of
- United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Date
- 1995; printed 2002
- Medium
- ink on paper and cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (open): 9 5/8 × 14 3/4 × 1 5/8 in. (24.4 × 37.5 × 4.2 cm)
- H x W x D (closed): 9 5/8 × 6 13/16 × 1 5/8 in. (24.4 × 17.3 × 4.2 cm)
- Caption
- This is the Russian edition of General Colin L. Powell's autobiography, published in the United States as My American Journey. This autobiography covers General Powell's 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 hardcover Russian edition of General Colin L. Powell’s autobiography, titled ?? ???? ? ???????????? ????? (na puti k amerikanskoy mechte) [On the Way to the American Dream], originally published as My American Journey in the U.S. The glossy, white cover features a color portrait of General Powell wearing eyeglasses and his military service uniform with four-star general shoulder boards displayed. Beneath the portrait, in large red and blue text is the author’s name and title. The back cover features a sepia-toned portrait of Powell as a young boy. The last numbered page of the book is 643.
- 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
- A2022.101.1.42.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Random House, Inc
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.