John J. Pershing, a military commander whose brilliant career earned him the title General of the Armies of the United States, died on July 15, 1948. The first general awarded the title since George ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As we celebrate America’s birthday, we honor the men and women who have served our country, including two Missourians who hold some of the highest military rankings in the ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Congress commissioned this medal by ...

Some will recall that General John J. Pershing led the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I, a contribution that was crucial to Allied victory over Germany in 1918. That ...

Standing portrait of General Pershing with his head turned slightly to the proper left as he scans the battlefield. He raises field glasses up to his eyes with his proper right hand and holds his hat ...

General John J. Pershing left Peru after having attended as U. S. Ambassador and Envoy Extraordinary the centenary exercises of Peru’s Independence day. He and his party then hied them up hill and ...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host a special program next week to recognize the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and those who fought in it.