Pershing Retires (1917)

Unused / unissued material - no paperwork - dates unclear or unknown. Shots of American General Joseph Pershing working at his desk. Flash frame intertitle reads: “Washington, Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Pershing! - America’s greatest soldiers and the only ones to be named General.“ CU of Pershing. Intertitle reads: “John J Pershing first climbed the ladder of fame when as a Brig. General, he led the dashing punitive Expedition into Mexico. American troops ride across hillside. Pershing takes a salute. Intertitle reads: “Pershing has come! His arrival over there as Commander in Chief of American forces thrilled all the world (TC obscures the rest).“ Crowds in street cheer the arrival of Pershing in Paris. Intertitle - difficult to read. American troops marching forwards during the WWI. Intertitle difficult to read. Pershing at victory parade. Views of victory parade in Paris. Intertitle reads: “A touching farewell - from Foch and France!“ General Pershing receives a medal from Foc