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

Senator Harry S. Truman reads from a scroll while presenting General John J. Pershing with an honorary membership in the Missouri Grand Lodge of the Masonic Order. Harris G. Johnson, Grand Master of the Missouri Lodge, is at left.

General Ferdinand Foch and General John Pershing during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

American officers at Lafayette's tomb laying wreath. General John J. Pershing is third from the left; General Ferdinand Foch is at the right. Others are unidentified. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

General Pershing at a desk during World War One. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

General John J. Pershing, left, and General Joseph Joffre stand together and smile broadly in this photo originally captioned, "Smiles of Victory."

World War I stereograph of General John J. Pershing decorating officers of the 89th Division at Treves, Germany. Donor: George J. Paulson to HST 3-3-66

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.