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

[Paul Rumelhart]

According to this article, the tenth cavalry was comprised of 
African-American soldiers:

http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/magazine/ah/1967/2/1967_2_14.shtml

Which is why the students at West Point thought it was an apt nickname.

Paul

Tom Hansen wrote:
> 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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