Charles E. Stanton papers, 1917-1922.

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Charles E. Stanton papers, 1917-1922.

Photocopies of addresses (1917 July 4) celebrating American participation in World War I, given by Colonel Stanton and General John J. Pershing at a celebration held at the tomb of Lafayette, Paris, France; and statement (1922 March 9) by Stanton concerning the occasion.

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

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Career Army officer who served in the Philippines as an adjutant general and engineer officer, collector of customs, and cavalry squadron commander, participating in actions against the Tausug (Moros), 1899-1903; later apppointed governor of Moro Province and commander, Department of Mindanao, 1909-1913. Well-known for his command of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I, 1917-1919. From the description of General John J. Pershing photograph collection [pictu...

United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces

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Historical Note American Expeditionary Force The American Expeditionary Force (AEF) was the U.S. military force in Europe during World War I. Although a division commanded by General John J. Pershing was sent to France in June 1917, most of the AEF was manned as a result of passage of the Selective Service Act (40 Stat. 76) by the U.S. Congress on 18 May 1917, creating the Selective Service System. The Act gave the president the p...

Stanton, Charles E., 1859-1933

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U.S. Army officer. From the description of Charles E. Stanton papers, 1917-1922. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980519 ...