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General John J. Pershing Arriving in France

70-3187
Accession Number
70-3187
7x9.5
Black & White
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NAID 337952826
Related Collection
Matthews, Francis P. Papers
Keywords
Generals
Meetings
Ships
Societies
Veterans
World War, 1914-1918
Fraternal organizations
HST Keywords
France - Cherbourg
People Pictured
Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948
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Description
American General John J. Pershing is shown in the center of the photograph disembarking from what is believed to be the steamship Leviathan docked at Cherbourg, France. He is arriving in France to attend the 9th National Convention of the American Legion. Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus auxiliary secretary Mackey is on Pershing's left. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be September, 1927.
Date(s)
September 1927