[Vision2020] How to Handle Political Correctness in the Interest of Real History?

Tom Hansen thansen at moscow.com
Fri May 8 08:12:52 PDT 2009


FYI, y'all -

Courtesy of Wikipedia at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_J._Pershing

"In 1897, Pershing became an instructor at West Point, where he joined the
tactical staff. While at West Point, cadets upset over Pershing's harsh
treatment and high standards took to calling him "Nigger Jack", in
reference to his service with the 10th Cavalry.  This was softened (or
sanitized) to the more euphonic "Black Jack" by reporters covering
Pershing during World War I."

No reference to black soldiers.

Seeya at Farmers' Market, Moscow.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change
and the Realist adjusts his sails."

- Unknown




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