Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948

Stereograph of United States General John J. Pershing and Marshall Beauchesne Joffre of France talking in the Governor's Garden, Paris, France. Donor: George J. Paulson to HST 3-3-66.

This is a photograph of an unidentified ship's captain (center) with an unidentified soldier on the left and General John J. Pershing on the right. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

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.

Left to right: General Peyton C. March, General John J. Pershing, and Secretary of War Newton D. Baker are shown aboard a welcoming tug as General Pershing arrives home from overseas in 1918. From: Pershing Tousley, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.