Two items: a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Powell in uniform, signed in the lower border in black felt tip; and a TLS, two pages, 7.25 x 9.25, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff letterhead, August 3, 1992, in part: "You asked who has had the greatest influence on my career. It's hard for me to single out any individuals; the greatest privilege I have had in life is serving with so many extraordinary men and women in the Armed Forces. I have also been greatly influenced by the lives of those Americans who have shaped our history. I think it is important for young people to understand where this Nation came from, what it stands for, and how dedicated men and women over the centuries have served and sacrificed to give us the opportunities we enjoy today. You also asked about the turning point in Operation Desert Storm. In my mind, the turning point occurred long before the shooting war actually began, when President Bush made it clear that our Armed Forces would deploy with the strength and resources they needed to defeat Saddam Hussein. Thanks to his leadership, the support of the American people, and the tremendous skill and motivation of our service people, I was confident from the beginning that we would ultimately succeed—with our coalition partners—in turning back Iraq's aggression." In fine condition.
