General John J, Pershing, US Army, memorial first day cover with
postmark from Kansas City, MO on Jan 27, 2019.
Color photo cachet #2760 by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964.
Cover franked with an 8 cent General Pershing stamp # 1214) and a 55 cent
flag stamp (FDOI).
Cover with an Archive Quality Envelope without gum on flap.
Cover with a DIY matte and 5x7 frame, makes a fine gift!
General Pershing led the US forces in France during 1917-18. This was
trench warfare, included large artillery guns and the introduction of armored tanks
and biplanes. The Americans tipped the balance of power after England/France vs,
Germany and allies, had stalemated in 1917. The end came in November 1918
when the Germans had expended most of their military age men.
General Pershing a West Point graduate (class of 1886) was the veteran of the Indian Wars,
and the Spanish-American War. He also was a teacher at West Point.
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