Today in History: General John J. Pershing
Today in History–July 15–the Library of Congress features General John J. Pershing, who died on this date in 1948. Pershing received a hero’s burial at Arlington National Cemetery, a fitting tribute to the only military leader since George Washington to earn the title General of the Armies of the United States. Find out more about this officer who led troops from the cavalry to World War I by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more primary sources related to General Pershing and the military campaigns he was part of.
Stories from America’s Library
- General John J. Pershing bio
- Student, Teacher, Leader
- Looking for Pancho Villa
- American Forces under General Pershing Launched First Major Offensive in WWI September 12, 1918
- A Hero Returns Home
- General John J. Pershing died
The Stars and Stripes U.S. Army newspaper published February 8, 1918, to June 13, 1919 by order of General John J. Pershing
Search “General Pershing” in the The Stars and Stripes collection for newspaper coverage of General John J. Pershing
Historical newspaper coverage of General Pershing
General Pershing song recordings
Spanish-American War primary source collections & teaching resources