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Oct 14, 2018 · Micheline Resco (1894–1968) was a Romanian-born, Parisian portrait artist best known as the mistress and then second wife of John J. Pershing, Commanding General of the American Expeditionary Forces during the First World War.
In September 1917, the French government commissioned a portrait of Pershing by 23-year-old Romanian artist Micheline Resco. Pershing removed the stars and flag from his car and sat up front with his chauffeur while traveling from his AEF headquarters to visit her by night in her apartment on the rue Descombes.
- Pershing’s hometown of Laclede, Missouri, was invaded by Confederate bushwhackers just before his 4th birthday. The guerillas were hunting for his father, who flew the Union flag above his general store.
- Before entering the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1882, Pershing taught African-American students at Prairie Mound School in Missouri.
- In 1885, Pershing was promoted to first lieutenant and became one of the first white officers to command African-American soldiers in the 10th Cavalry.
- In 1898, Pershing led 10th Cavalry soldiers up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War. Pershing’s gallantry in the Battle of San Juan Hill caught the attention of Teddy Roosevelt, who also fought his way up San Juan Hill with his “Rough Riders” regiment.
Micheline Resco was the mistress and second wife of John J. Pershing, the American general in World War I. This collection contains letters, photos, and other documents related to their relationship from 1917 to 1948.
Micheline Resco (b.1896) was a Rumanian-born, Parisian portrait artist best known as the mistress and then second wife of John J. Pershing, Commanding General of the American Expeditionary Forces during the First World War.
Oct 5, 1986 · General Pershing's Passion During his long romance with a young Frenchwoman named Micheline Resco, Gen. John J. Pershing felt that because he was so much in the public eye their...
Discover and purchase Micheline Resco’s artworks, available for sale. Browse our selection of paintings, prints, and sculptures by the artist, and find art you love.
