State Defense Council of North Dakota broadsides, 1940.

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State Defense Council of North Dakota broadsides, 1940.

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The fliers announce the birthday celebration of General John J. Pershing and his crusaders during an appearance at a local moving picture theater. The back of each flier appears to be part of a letter or notes written by an unknown soldier.

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State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives

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State Defense Council of North Dakota

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The State Defense Council of North Dakota was established by proclamation by Governor John Moses on June 3, 1941. The Council's purpose was to serve as coordinator and means of communication between the Federal Defense Agencies and the State and Local Defense Councils. Council members were unpaid appointees. By the United States' entry into WWII in Dec. 1941, local Councils of Defense had been organized in all ND counties. The Women's Service of the State Defense Council of North Dakota, renamed...

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...