Two Images Related to WWI

General John J. Pershing
Commander of the American Expeditionary Force in WWI

Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Situations when using the expression AS FAR AS I KNOW is highly recommended.

During World War II, Pershing was visited by Free French leader General de Gaulle, who, when Pershing asked after the health of his old friend, Marshal Petain, replied tactfully that as far as he knew, the marshal was quite well.


(American Art and Portraiture)