World War I hero, General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing shakes hands with Army soldier Van Salantes of San Francisco, California, on the General's visit to the U.S. Army General Hospital No. 21 (renamed Fitzsimons) in Denver, Colorado. Reporters and other men stand nearby.
Date
January 13, 1920
Notes
Title hand-written on back of print.; Written on back of photoprint: "General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing, hero of WWI, visited U.S. Army General Hospital No. 21 (now called Fitzsimons) on January 13, 1920 where he greeted sick and wounded soldiers. Pershing greets Van Salantes of San Francisco."; R7001858668
Description
1 photonegative ; glass; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Harry M. Rhoads photograph collection.
Subject
Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Military hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Shaking hands--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Soldiers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Fitzsimons Army Medical Center--1920-1930.; Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948.
Source
Source: Morey Engle.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
