Address to France

General John J Pershing

"Three thousand miles from home, an American army is fighting for you. Everything you hold worthwhile is at stake. Only the hardest blows can win against the enemy we are fighting. Invoking the spirit of our forefathers, the army asks your unshrinking support, to the end that the high ideals for which America stands may endure upon the earth."

Importance: This is a speech given by John J. Pershing about Americans fighting in France in World War I. The soldiers need support.

Tone: Serious, meaningful, inspiration, dedication, support

3000 miles from home, fighting for you, at stake, fighting, forefathers, high ideals for which America stands

3000 miles loud, you should be paused, stake should be loud, forefathers paused, high ideals paused

It inspires me and informs. It gives me a sense of pride for America and is patriotic.

The audience was probably inspired by it and went out to celebrate the army and show support for the troops.

John Pershing was born on September 13th, 1860 in Laclede, Missouri. He spent some time as a school teacher at Prairie Mound. In September 1891, Pershing became Professor of Military Science and Tactics at the University of Nebraska. In 1906, he was promoted to Brigadier General. On April 6th, 1917, America declared war on Germany. In 1921, Pershing became the US Army Chief of Staff. In 1924, aged 64, Pershing retired from active duty. Prior to this retirement, Congress had awarded him the title 'General of the Armies'. In 1931, his autobiography 'My Experience of War' was published. It won a Pulitzer Prize for history in the following year.