Pershing praised while a controversy swirls over a quotation
The piece ridicules Denver papers for overblown Pershing coverage and notes a claim that the famed tomb of Lafayette line was authored by an unknown colonel. It recounts Pershing’s calm under pressure and mentions Colonel John Maher’s bombshell questioning the known attribution of "Lafayette, we are here."
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General Pershing's speeches draw mixed notes from reporters
The text argues Pershing speaks like writing on brass, enduring but costly. It suggests reporters may sensationalize his words, noting some phrases resemble blither and questioning their accuracy amid wartime scrutiny.
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Pershing
Pershing Visit Sparks Mixed Reactions In Denver
The Denver Herald reports on General Pershing's hospital visit with Elena exposure to nurses and veterans, noting dignitaries were kept in anterooms, while reactions range from praise to skepticism. It critiques sensational reporting and questions the value of celebratory tributes from a historical vantage point.
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Untitled Naval Memoir Snippet Reflects on Boyhood Tyranny
A fragmentary tirade laments a paper shortage and recalls a ten year old son of a lieutenant who commanded a naval barracks. The speaker mocks the boy’s uniform and salutes predicting future consequences. The tone hints at wartime censorship and interwoven personal history.
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Staley
Carranza Reflects on Armies Entering Mexico
The Columbia Record notes four armies enter Mexico amid hope for peace. It states the war was not won but emphasizes strength to win the peace and reflects on leadership during this tense period.
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Fewer busted resolutions in 1920
A Columbia Record note from 1920 reports a trend toward fewer broken pledges and resolutions, signaling steadier political expectations for the new year.
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