History That Doesn't Suck — 133: Heading “Over There:” “Black Jack” Pershing & Creating WWI’s American Expeditionary Force

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133: Heading “Over There:” “Black Jack” Pershing & Creating WWI’s American Expeditionary Force

History That Doesn't Suck

“Lafayette, nous sommes ici!” (Lafayette, we are here!) This is the story of a nation building an army from nothing. After years of trying to avoid entanglements with and war in Europe, President Woodrow Wilson has asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany. But that’s easier said than done. The US might…

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