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The Legacy of General John J. Pershing | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska

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In conclusion, though John Joseph Pershing is not talked about as much as he used to be, he is still an important leader. Pershing has had many accomplishments and has become the highest-ranking officer. He has accomplished many things that other commanders have not; he had his flaws and failures like any other commander, but he is considered great because of what he was able to accomplish and the leadership skill he was able to develop,; he had ma, traits of a great leader, and his work has paved the way for our military today. Continuing the study of John J Pershing is beneficial in developing future military personnel and developing the military further.

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It is essential to study General John Joseph Pershing because he set an example of how to lead, on top of accomplishing what most leaders can't accomplish in their lifetime. In studying Pershing, one can learn about his character and analyze what was done right and wrong, which is why it is important to commanders. In studying Pershing, one can develop their own view of leadership in combat.

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Attributes
Ambitious - Pershing was looking for more when he first decided to go to military school, and during
Resilient - during the great war, Pershing met many challenges and showed resilience.
Strong intellect- Pershing got a law degree after completing military school; he had military experience and knowledge on top of a law degree.
High moral character- Pershing proved to be honest, trustworthy, and reliable time and time again, especially through his victories.

Role model - Pershing poses as a role model of obedience and discipline to his men and even the cadets he taught.

Integrity can be seen when he gives credit to where credit is due when he becomes commander of the 10th Cavalry and can see how brave his men were. He gave them respect and admiration even though it was unusual for his time.

Flaws
Empathy- Pershing has difficulty connecting with his men
Not sharing power - Pershing didn't allow any of his troops to be under the control of anyone other than Americans.

Created fear and loathing - Pershing led in a way in which some feared him and loathed him because of how he wanted to lead and presented himself.

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Became a cadet first captain in his senior year at the United States Military academy.

Became the chief military instructor at the University of Nebraska and turned that school around.

Was promoted to the first lieutenant, was one of the first white officers to command the 10th calvary of all African American men

He made efforts to understand the Moro culture and, in turn, won their confidence and admiration

Led the American forces and allies to victory in the great war.

Was a mentor for a generation of United States army generals that would serve during WWII

Wrote a memoir about his experience in the war, which can be read and studied today.

Became the commander of the American Expeditionary Force and led a growing force despite challenges.

Received the rare name of general of the armies

Failed to lead his men to capture General Francisco "Pancho" Villa but led them well enough to stop him.

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References

Gabel, C. R., & Willbanks, J. H. (Eds.). (12, October 22). Great Commanders - University of Arkansas Grantham. Retrieved November 15, 2022, from https://content.grantham.edu/academics/GU_HS315/Great_Commanders_Textbook.pdf

O'Sullivan, J., & Roberts, J. W. (1981). GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING AND HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE AMERICAN MILITARY SUCCESS IN WORLD WAR II. Florida Atlantic University Digital Library . Retrieved December 17, 2022, from http://fau.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/fau%3A10897#:~:text=Pershing%20was%20the%20Commander%20of,future%20was%20also%20very%20significant.

State Historical Society of Missouri. (2021, March 5). John J. Pershing. SHSMO Historic Missourians. Retrieved December 17, 2022, from https://historicmissourians.shsmo.org/john-pershing#:~:text=Pershing%20was%20one%20of%20America's,the%20Central%20Powers%20in%201918.

Underwood, P. T. (2021, June 11). General Pershing and the U.S. Marines. Project Muse. Retrieved December 17, 2022, from https://muse.jhu.edu/article/796562/pdf

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General John J. Pershing was one of America's most accomplished generals.

Commander of the 10th Cavalry 1895-1898
Governor of Moro Province, Philippines  1909-1913
Commander of the 8th Brigade 1913-1916
Commander of the Mexican Expedition 1916-1917
Commander of the American Expeditionary Force 1917-1918
Army chief of staff 1921-1924

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Kyley Gregory
December 18, 2022
HS315 Leadership Great Commander

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General John Joseph Pershing was born in Laclede, Missouri, on September 13, 1860. He was one of six siblings who survived to adulthood out of eight. He spent his time as a schoolmaster before wanting to expand his horizon and attended the United States Military Academy; by senior year, he had the position of Cadet first captain due to his leadership abilities and military skills. He went on to graduate with 77 other cadets in 1886. Pershing, after graduation, was assigned to the 6th calvary and was stationed in Mexico and Arizona, where he fought Apaches, and then moved on to participate in the Dakota territory, where they also fought Lakota and Sioux.
By 1896, John Pershing was assigned to the frontier the tenth cavalry, an all-black regiment. After this, he was assigned to teach at west point, where he earned his nickname "Black Jack" and then returned to the 10th calvary when the Spanish-American war as their commander to lead his men in Cuba at the battle of San Juan Hill in which his men showed bravery and courage. During this time, Pershing did something unusual for his time, however well deserved, and that was that he praised them; he showed them that they earned his respect and admiration. After the Spanish-American war, Pershing was stationed in the Philippines for three and a half years, leading American forces against many tribes resisting the United state's control.  After this, Pershing returned to the Philippines for a second tour from 1906-1913. Pershing, in late 1913, commanded the eighth Brigade. Pershing eventually became the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during the great war, where he met many challenges as the army grew from less than 130,000 men to about 2,000,000 in eighteen months. After world war I, Pershing was named by congress the army's general, allowing him to remain on active duty. From 1921 to 1924, he served as army chief of staff and later went on to oversee and settle a boundary dispute between Chile and Peru. Pershing wrote a memoir about his experiences in the cold war, which won the Pulitzer prize for history in 1932.

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These are the men of the 10th calvary who earned John J Pershing's respect and admiration under his command. Pershing was nicknamed "Black Jack" because he spent time with them.