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American Legion Convention in Paris, September 1927
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-3- Florida and the Racine drum corps were mere devices for beating time until the two giants of the World war arrived. A hush fell over the crowd when at a few moments before 10 o'clock a.m. Commander Savage dropped and announced: "The commanding general of the victorious Allied armies and our own Black Jack Pershing are about to enter." A curtain at the back of the stage was drawn aside and the diminutive figure of the greatest military personage of contemporary history loomed into view. Behind him was General Pershing, much taller, as erect and handsome as in the days of the war. They were followed by a retinue of aides and bodyguards. The group included one-armed General Gouraud, military governor of Paris. Commander Savage greeted them smilingly and a cheer went up from the crowd. When order was restored the commander introduced the doughty little marshal. Another demonstration began and it was only ended when Marshal Foch, with a twinkle in his eye, waved a
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-3- Florida and the Racine drum corps were mere devices for beating time until the two giants of the World war arrived. A hush fell over the crowd when at a few moments before 10 o'clock a.m. Commander Savage dropped and announced: "The commanding general of the victorious Allied armies and our own Black Jack Pershing are about to enter." A curtain at the back of the stage was drawn aside and the diminutive figure of the greatest military personage of contemporary history loomed into view. Behind him was General Pershing, much taller, as erect and handsome as in the days of the war. They were followed by a retinue of aides and bodyguards. The group included one-armed General Gouraud, military governor of Paris. Commander Savage greeted them smilingly and a cheer went up from the crowd. When order was restored the commander introduced the doughty little marshal. Another demonstration began and it was only ended when Marshal Foch, with a twinkle in his eye, waved a
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