Friday, September 13, 2024

Saturday, September 13, 1924. Pershing retires.


Gen. John J. Pershing, having obtained 64 years of age, retired from active duty in the U.S. Army.  64 was the upper age then allowed for Army service.

Pershing would continue to be influential in military circles during World War Two.

Major General John L. Hines became Chief of Staff of the Army.

The French allowed those deported from the Ruhr to return.

September 13, 1924. World flyers and their girlfriends.

Last edition:

Friday, September 12, 1924. Second Assyrian Uprising and National Defense Day.

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