Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948
Biography
General of the Armies John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing GCB was a senior United States Army officer. He served most famously as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces on the Western Front in World War I, 1917–18.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
General Pershing, 1918 - 1919
A song founded on the melody of the famous "General Pershing" march. Cover page illustration includes a photographic inset featuring General Pershing.
General Pershing and Mayor Hubbard, 1920-02-11
A slide showing then mayor C. H. Hubbard with General Pershing.
General Pershing, who had commanded the American Expeditionary Force in WWI, and in the 1920s was Army Chief of Staff was in guest of honor for a parade that ended at a reception at the Hotel Tulsa. Schools were let out so that the children could witness the parade. After he was given a tour of the city culminating at the groundbreaking of the new St. John’s Hospital.
General Pershing's Speech, 1919-03-16
Carbon copy, typed manuscript draft speech [given] at the conclusion of his review of inspection of the 42nd Division, Sunday, 16 Mar 1919. Delivered to the entire Division, grouped on the bank of the Rhine at the Ludendorf Bridge.
Just Like Washington Crossed the Delaware...., 1918
....General Pershing Will Cross the Rhine. Cover page illustration includes a photographic inset featuring General John Pershing.
Letter from General Pershing to General Flagler, 1919-03-22
Carbon copy typed letter from Pershing, General John T. to Major General Clement A. F. Flagler, Commanding the 42nd Division, American Expeditionary Forces in Ahrweiller, Germany.,
Pershing Parade, 1920-02-11
A slide showing a parade for General Pershing down 3rd St.
General Pershing, who had commanded the American Expeditionary Force in WWI, and in the 1920s was Army Chief of Staff was in guest of honor for a parade that ended at a reception at the Hotel Tulsa. Schools were let out so that the children could witness the parade. After he was given a tour of the city culminating at the groundbreaking of the new St. John’s Hospital.