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1860-1948
Nickname "Black Jack"
Commanded American Exepeditionary Force during World War l.

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General John J. Pershing was born in Laclede, Missouri on September 13, 1860. He graduated from West Point Academy. Pershing lost his wife  and three daughters in a fire,   his son survived. had  He fought in the Indian wars, Spanish-American War, and the Philippines insurrection. He commanded the American Exepeditionary Force during World War l. During this time, he he made a decision to divide his Army into 2 Armies so he could focus on higher level decisions, that would benefit the entire offense. Pershing went on to recieve some of the most prestigious awards in history.

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Why Studing the Leader is Important Today:
Studing General Pershing can   help leaders today learn from the failures and successess that Pershing had when leading the AEF. His leadership and accomplishments have impacted our world today and will continue to lead future leaders.

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1. Disciplined
2.Organized
3. Loyal
4. Courage
5. Savy Political Leader
6. Uncomplaining Obedience
7. Inflexable
8. Refuse to bend.

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1.Impersonal
2.Failed  missions in attempting to capture Pancho Villa.
3.His decision to execute the St.Mihiel Offensive caused the AEF many problems in the Meuse Argonne, which went down as one of the bloodiest battles in history.
4.The training plan that Pershing mandated for his divisions arriving in France, were found to be compressed, rushed, or incomplete.
5. He did not listen to his allies when they told him he would need more help and went about doing things his way which caused

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Leadership Accomplishments

1. Class President at West Point
2. Military Tactaical Officer and earned a law degree
3. Awarded the Silver Star for commanding the aal-black 10th Calvalry during the Spanish -American War.
4. Nominated Brigader  General, skipping three ranks.
5. Command Chief of the American Expedtionary Force in World War l.
6. Promoted to General of the Armies, which was previously held by George Washington.
7. Promoted to US Army Chief of Staff
8. Recieved the Distinguished Service Cross.

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John J. Pershing. (2019, April 19). Retrieved from: https://www.biography.com/military-figure/john-j-pershing

Richard S. Faulkner, PhD.(2010) John J. Pershing: "The Very Model of A Modern Major General?" Retrieved from:
https://content.grantham.edu/academics/GU_HS315/Great_Commanders_Textbook.pdf