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Originally Posted by highnote
I believe the documentary said he was America's only serving 6 star general.
One thing I found particularly interesting was that he commanded Native American and African American soldiers.
He got his nickname "Black Jack" because of the African American soldiers he led.
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Yeah sorta. Ranks were weird. 5 Stars didn't exist until WWII in the traditional sense. Pershing was "above" them so...
The promotions to 5 Star were mostly pomp and circumstance for dealing with our allies.
Interesting figure though. Winfield Scott is another.
