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John J. Pershing: Quick Facts

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Also Known As John Joseph Pershing • Black Jack
Born September 13, 1860 • Missouri
Died July 15, 1948 (aged 87) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Awards And Honors Pulitzer Prize
Role In Battle of Belleau Wood • Western Front • World War I • battles of the Meuse-Argonne

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