Colin Powell, U.S. Army General, Secretary of State, Dies at 84

What was a notable characteristic of the general who graduated from the Naval Academy in 1975?

• He avoided upsetting people.

• He was fearless and outspoken.

• He was a great diplomat.

• He was known for his cautious approach.

What was Colin Powell's stance on the prolonged wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

• He supported the continuation of these wars.

• He wanted to extract the US from these conflicts.

• He was indifferent to the wars.

• He believed in increasing military presence.

How did Colin Powell's experience differ from many other generals?

• He focused on technological warfare.

• He preferred diplomatic solutions.

• He was in the middle of wars and hated them.

• He never saw the battlefield.

What is a key theme in the discussion of current military leadership?

• The decline of military education.

• The presence of articulate and forceful generals.

• The absence of political influence.

• The lack of educated generals.

Who is mentioned as a potential influencer of the military today?

• Jack Reed

• Donald Trump

• John McCain

• Lindsey Graham