Michael Powell’s Final Thoughts for His Father, General Colin Powell

Our American Stories

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Society & Culture, Documentary

4.3 • 737 Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on November 5, 2021, a funeral service was held for General Colin Powell at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. He passed away at age 84 due to complications from COVID-19 while undergoing treatment for cancer. In this moving tribute, his son Michael shares heartfelt reflections on his father’s life and legacy.

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