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Guccifers hacked powell emails leap from 2005 to dec. As a general in the united states army, powell also served as national security advisor 19871989 and as chairman of. He will be here signing his book it worked for me in life and leadership. Right next to it is the professional soldier, by morris janowitz. On wednesday, november 30, 2016, the national defense university hosted a conversation with general colin powell, usa ret, moderated by dr.
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