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David White
December 1, 2021
HS315 Leadership Great Commander

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Child- From birth to death, John J. Pershing never stopped moving forward. He was born in a town called Laclede. He was the first child for John and Ann Pershing. At a young age, John was told to step up and take charge of the family. His father wanted him to be the man of the family while he was away.
College- John knew his parents couldn't afford to send him to college. He took a job to save up to go to college. He got a teaching degree in 1880. He went back to school to study law. While still studying law, he joined West Point to start his military career. John graduated from West Point in 1886.
Military- After military graduation, he was stationed in New Mexico and Arizona. While in service he earned a law degree in 1893. John later was given the job of being a teacher at West Point. In 1913 on August 27, while on an assignment his family had a tragedy. "A fire killed his wife and his two daughters. John's son was the only survivor." ( Bray 1948) John took a step back from his family and threw himself into work. He allowed his sister to be his son's caretaker. John became a commander in 1917 of the AEF. Pershing served as The Army Chair from 1921-1924. He also wrote an article telling about his time in the military.
Death- Pershing died in his sleep from a stroke.

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General John J. Pershing
- Born September 13, 1860, in Laclede, Missouri.
- Died July 15, 1948, In Washington, D.C.
- has several college degrees and an accomplishment at West Point Academy.
- Married Helen Frances Warren on January 26, 1905.
- Four children with Helen. Helen Elizabeth Pershing (1906), Anne Orr Pershing (1908), Francis Warren Pershing (1909), and Mary Margaret Pershing (1912).
- Lost his wife and daughters in a house fire in 1913. His son was the only survivor.

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John J. Pershing stepped up when the world needed him the most. He made sure to lead his troops into victory regardless of what was placed in front of them. He led troops through World War I and World War II. After a tragedy of loosing his family he didn't let that stop him. He wanted to show others that a leader changes when the road in front of them changes.

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- Parshall, Gerald March 16, 1998 John J. Pershing (cover story) U.S. News and World Report Vol. 124 Issue 10, p.52. 3p.
- State Historical Society of Missouri John. J. Pershing https://historicmissourians.shsmo.org/john-pershing
- New York Times July 16, 1948 Leadership, Personal Courage, Devotion to Troops Won for Pershing Affection of Nation https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/bday/0913.htmlhttps://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/bday/0913.html
- Bray, Willis J. “General John Joseph Pershing”. Nemoscope 3:1 (Summer-Fall 1948).
John Joseph “Black Jack” Pershing: General of the Armies of the United States. Arlington National Cemetery Website. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/johnjose.htm
US Army. Photograph #SC 73531

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Attributes:
- able to learn to be a leader at such a young age.
-always rose to the challenge whether in home life or work life.
-loved his country.
-had a passion for being a teacher.
- always put his troops first.
- a great leader.

Flaws:
- leadership was questioned by his troops after the death of his family and leaving someone else to care for his son.
-at first, he wasn't confident in his leadership.

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Why Studying the Leader is Important Today?

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Why Studying the Leader is Important Today?

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General John J. Pershing was a leader who always rose above the challenge. He took a childhood that didn't have any promises and made his adulthood what he wanted it to be. Pershing would take on war and come out with a victory. He lead his troops just like he lead his family when his father needed him to step up. He had several famous men under his command that he helped mold them into the people they were.

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Accomplishments:
- commendation from General Miles for bringing his team back in excellent condition.
- learned native dialects and studied the Koran language.
- was appointed Brigadier General by President Roosevelt.
- "Silver Star for his gallantry in the charge up San Juan Hill." ( Parshall 1998)
Failures:
- "combating the strenuous efforts of the British and French to have the American troops incorporated in their own armies instead of being used to form a separate military force, and obtaining from the General Staff in Washington, which, he felt, was handicapped by red tape and lack of vision, the immense shipments of men and supplies which the war program demanded."( New York Times 1948)