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Politics : Al Gore vs George Bush: the moderate's perspective

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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (8993)12/16/2000 3:01:42 PM
From: GUSTAVE JAEGER  Read Replies (2) of 10042
 
THIS IS AMERICA.....

Son of immigrants


Powell -- the son of Jamaican immigrants -- was born in New York City and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He is a recipient of several military decorations, including the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He also has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal and an honorary knighthood from the queen of England.

Since his retirement from the military in 1993, Powell served as chairman of America's Promise, a volunteer organization aimed at helping young people. He is married and has three children.

Other Cabinet possibilities

In addition, Condoleezza Rice, Bush's chief international affairs adviser during the tumultuous campaign, is likely to be named as national security adviser. Rice would be the first African-American in U.S. history ever to hold the post.
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