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1. longlives.substack.com › p › september-4-1917September 4, 1917 - America's First Fatalities in WW1

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   3 days ago · The American Expeditionary Forces were officially established on July 5, 1917, following the United States' entry into World War I in April of that same year. Commanded by Major General John J. Pershing, the AEF was tasked with joining the Allies—primarily France and Britain—in their fight against the German Empire on the Western Front.

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3. wtop.com › dc › 2024A preview of the new World War I Memorial in DC - WTOP

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   10 hours ago · The memorial site includes a seating area, a wall with a series of quotes and maps related to the war, and a rehabbed Gen. John J. Pershing Memorial. It’s also where the World War I homecoming ...

4. www.britannica.com › biography › James-G-HarbordJames G. Harbord | World War I, Marine Corps, General

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   Aug 16, 2024 · James G. Harbord (born March 21, 1866, Bloomington, Ill., U.S.—died Aug. 20, 1947, Rye, N.Y.) was an army officer who served as Gen. John J. Pershing’s chief of staff in Europe during World War I. Joining the 4th Infantry as a private in 1889, Harbord was commissioned in the cavalry two years later.

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     "The John J. Pershing Story" (1962) - WW1 REEL History

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     General "Black Jack" John J. Pershing - Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in World War I

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6. doughboy.org › our-newest-american-monument-is-aOur Newest American Monument Is a Masterpiece

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   Aug 12, 2024 · It is named after Gen. John J. Pershing, the dashing commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. A statue of the intrepid general has long stood in the eponymously named park, but a fitting tribute to the millions who served in the Great War had been lacking.

7. www.kxnet.com › news › top-storiesWorld War I sculpture to be unveiled in Washington, D.C.

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   Aug 13, 2024 · The unveiling of the 25-ton, 60-foot-long bronze sculpture will mark the completion of the National World War I Memorial. World War I General John J. Pershing will also be honored during a wreath-laying ceremony at his statue within the memorial, as the day will mark his 164th birthday.

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8. www.aol.com › creating-memorial-horrors-world-warCreating a memorial to the horrors of World War I - AOL

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   6 days ago · A rendering of Joe Weishaar's winning design for the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., constructed at the site of the former Pershing Park, dedicated to Gen. John J. Pershing ...

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   What is John J. Pershing known for?

   • John J. Pershing (1860 – 1948) was a US Army general most famously known for commanding the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) on the Western Front during the First World War. He also fought in many wars and battles, including the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War.

   Who Were the Main Generals of the Philippine-American War?

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   What was John Pershing's role in WW1?

   • During the First World War, General John Pershing was the commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) in Europe. His earlier military postings and combat experiences in places such as Cuba and Mexico provided him with valuable knowledge.

   John Joseph Pershing - America's Library

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   What was John J Pershing's rank in WW1?

   • John J. Pershing, Class of 1886: Pershing served as the commanding general of the American Expeditionary Forces that defeated the Imperial German Army, ending WWI.

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   When did John Pershing leave the Army?

   • John Pershing served as the Department’s adjutant general until March 1901, at which point he was honorably discharged from the United States Volunteers. He returned to the rank of captain in the Regular Army, to which he had been promoted earlier.

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10. www.youtube.com › watchGeneral John J. Pershing - Part 2 - YouTube

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    Aug 11, 2024 · General John J. Pershing - Part 2. Thanks for joining us for the second and final part of the John Pershing story. When we left off in Part 1, General Pershing was chasing feared rebel...

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