1. National Park Service, Presidio of San Francisco, “John Pershing: The Early Years” http://www.nps.gov/prsf/historyculture/john-pershing-the-early-years.htm
The National Park Service of the United States maintains a history and culture section for each of its parks. Presidio of San Francisco is part of the National Park Service, and has its website within the National Park Service domain. The Presidio of San Francisco has served as an army post for three different nations, the Spanish, the Mexicans, and finally, the Americans. The Americans used the Presidio as a military post for 148 yeas. The life of General John Pershing is linked up with the history of the Presidio.
On the Presidio web site, there is a menu bar on the left where users can “Explore this Park.” The menu items include Park Home, Plan Your Visit, Photos & Multimedia, History & Culture, Nature & Science, For Teachers, Support Your Park, and Bookstore. Each of these sections also has sub-sections. In the History & Culture section is a sub-section for People. John Pershing’s page is located within this list, along with Concepcion Arguello, Juana Briones, Adelbert von Chamisso, Dana Crissy, Eda Blankart Funston, and IrvinMcDowell.
The title of the John Pershing entry is “John Pershing-The Early Years.” The author offers a brief biography of John Pershing, who was born in Missouri and entered West Point in 1882. His leadership skills were immediately apparent. The remainder of the biography offers a helpful outline of who John J. “Balck Jack” Pershing was, and what mark he made on American history.
Although the National Park Service’s Presidio of San Francisco Web site has more content related to the Presidio park itself, such as planning a visit to the site, than it has on John Pershing, the site allows the reader to place Pershing in the context of geographic space. The Presidio Park history is shared history, and John Pershing’s military campaigns with Mexico make more sense when placed within this geo-political framework.
The National Park Service of the United States maintains a history and culture section for each of its parks. Presidio of San Francisco is part of the National Park Service, and has its website within the National Park Service domain. The Presidio of San Francisco has served as an army post for three different nations, the Spanish, the Mexicans, and finally, the Americans. The Americans used the Presidio as a military post for 148 yeas. The life of General John Pershing is linked up with the history of the Presidio.
On the Presidio web site, there is a menu bar on the left where users can “Explore this Park.” The menu items include Park Home, Plan Your Visit, Photos & Multimedia, History & Culture, Nature & Science, For Teachers, Support Your Park, and Bookstore. Each of these sections also has sub-sections. In the History & Culture section is a sub-section for People. John Pershing’s page is located within this list, along with Concepcion Arguello, Juana Briones, Adelbert von Chamisso, Dana Crissy, Eda Blankart Funston, and IrvinMcDowell.
The title of the John Pershing entry is “John Pershing-The Early Years.” The author offers a brief biography of John Pershing, who was born in Missouri and entered West Point in 1882. His leadership skills were immediately apparent. The remainder of the biography offers a helpful outline of who John J. “Balck Jack” Pershing was, and what mark he made on American history.
Although the National Park Service’s Presidio of San Francisco Web site has more content related to the Presidio park itself, such as planning a visit to the site, than it has on John Pershing, the site allows the reader to place Pershing in the context of geographic space. The Presidio Park history is shared history, and John Pershing’s military campaigns with Mexico make more sense when placed within this geo-political framework.
2. America’s Story from America’s Library (The Library of Congress): “John Joseph Pershing,” http://www.americaslibrary.gov/aa/pershing/aa_pershing_subj.html
Part of the Library of Congress’s web presence is an educational site called America’s Story from America’s Library. Within this website is a section called “Meet Amazing Americans,” which has a sub-category called “Leaders and Statesmen.” This is the location of the John Joseph Pershing entry. In addition to the “Meet Amazing Americans” section, the America’s Story from America’s Library Website includes the following sections: Jump Back in Time, Explore the States, Join America at Play, and See, Hear, and Sing.
One of the interesting features about this Website is that it places John Pershing’s life and times on a visual timeline, showing the continuum above the text entry of the autobiography. John Pershing is shown in historical context, allowing the reader to understand the biography within a greater picture. On the timeline, Pershing’s life is starting with the beginning of the Civil War, through the Spanish-American War, the entry of the United States into World War I, the Stock Market Crash, and ending during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.
A brief biography is beneath the timeline, and so is a photographic image of John Joseph Pershing. Moreover, the reader who wants to learn more about Pershing can scroll to the bottom of the screen. Below the link for “choose another statesman” is a list of entries of more stories of John Pershing for further research and reading. These are all internal links, meaning they are all articles located in the Library of Congress domain with this one. This Website is therefore very helpful for research because it offers a list of credible articles for research.
Part of the Library of Congress’s web presence is an educational site called America’s Story from America’s Library. Within this website is a section called “Meet Amazing Americans,” which has a sub-category called “Leaders and Statesmen.” This is the location of the John Joseph Pershing entry. In addition to the “Meet Amazing Americans” section, the America’s Story from America’s Library Website includes the following sections: Jump Back in Time, Explore the States, Join America at Play, and See, Hear, and Sing.
One of the interesting features about this Website is that it places John Pershing’s life and times on a visual timeline, showing the continuum above the text entry of the autobiography. John Pershing is shown in historical context, allowing the reader to understand the biography within a greater picture. On the timeline, Pershing’s life is starting with the beginning of the Civil War, through the Spanish-American War, the entry of the United States into World War I, the Stock Market Crash, and ending during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.
A brief biography is beneath the timeline, and so is a photographic image of John Joseph Pershing. Moreover, the reader who wants to learn more about Pershing can scroll to the bottom of the screen. Below the link for “choose another statesman” is a list of entries of more stories of John Pershing for further research and reading. These are all internal links, meaning they are all articles located in the Library of Congress domain with this one. This Website is therefore very helpful for research because it offers a list of credible articles for research.
3. John J. Pershing Museum
http://www.pershingmuseum.com/
The John J. Pershing Museum and the Pershing Park Memorial Association are based in Missouri, which is Pershing’s home state. The museum was built to keep alive Pershing’s memory and provide a means by which Americans and other interested parties can learn more about Pershing, browse through historical primary source documents, and appreciate Pershing’s contributions. This is the official Website of the museum. The Website does not have much multimedia content, but it does have some images of what the museum looks like in person.
Besides the Home page, there are five options in the content menu bar at the top frame of each page. Mission, History, Pershing Association, Current Events, and Donation Opportunities are the five options. The mission refers mainly to the mission of the organization and museum in promoting education about Pershing. The history section offers a thorough biography of John J. Pershing. The Pershing Association leads to a list of the places managed by the parent group, the Pershing Park Memorial Association. These places include the Pershing State Park, the Pershing Boyhood Home, the Prairie Mound School, and the Pershing Statue and Wall of Honor. The Current Events section shows how the local community is holding fundraisers, and also which community events the Pershing Organization is participating in.
This Website is interesting because it shows how a person interested in reading or accessing primary source documents can request copies from the museum. The museum offers these resources to the visitor of the website only on request, as there is no electronic database maintained. Although this is a drawback for doing quick research, the Pershing Museum remains a valuable resource for use on any project that requires primary source material.
http://www.pershingmuseum.com/
The John J. Pershing Museum and the Pershing Park Memorial Association are based in Missouri, which is Pershing’s home state. The museum was built to keep alive Pershing’s memory and provide a means by which Americans and other interested parties can learn more about Pershing, browse through historical primary source documents, and appreciate Pershing’s contributions. This is the official Website of the museum. The Website does not have much multimedia content, but it does have some images of what the museum looks like in person.
Besides the Home page, there are five options in the content menu bar at the top frame of each page. Mission, History, Pershing Association, Current Events, and Donation Opportunities are the five options. The mission refers mainly to the mission of the organization and museum in promoting education about Pershing. The history section offers a thorough biography of John J. Pershing. The Pershing Association leads to a list of the places managed by the parent group, the Pershing Park Memorial Association. These places include the Pershing State Park, the Pershing Boyhood Home, the Prairie Mound School, and the Pershing Statue and Wall of Honor. The Current Events section shows how the local community is holding fundraisers, and also which community events the Pershing Organization is participating in.
This Website is interesting because it shows how a person interested in reading or accessing primary source documents can request copies from the museum. The museum offers these resources to the visitor of the website only on request, as there is no electronic database maintained. Although this is a drawback for doing quick research, the Pershing Museum remains a valuable resource for use on any project that requires primary source material.
4. PBS American Experience, People and Events—General John J. Pershing.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/macarthur/peopleevents/pandeAMEX100.html
This website is part of the public broadcasting system’s American Experience program. In fact, the website is an Internet counterpart to the PBS television program series The American Experience. There are several menu bars on the PBS American Experience website. At the very top is the parent Website of PBS, public broadcasting system. Here, the user can return to the main PBS website, view all PBS programs from A-Z, view television scheduling for PBS nationwide, watch video online, donate, shop, and search.
Beneath the upper menu bar reveals the current windowpane, which is the American Experience website. Within this window is a top menu that pertains only to the American Experience show. The menu headings include Broadcast Schedule, Watching Films Online, Browse all Films, Learn and Explore, and About the Series. The entry on John J. Pershing is within the MacArthur film section. It is in the film MacArthur that information about John J. Pershing can be acquired.
On the left is a menu to navigate through information related to the MacArthur film, including The Film & More, Special Features, Timeline, Maps, People & Events, and Teacher’s Guide. The John J. Pershing entry is under People & Events. The entry is a short biography, showing how Pershing impacted Douglas MacArthur and vice-versa. Therefore, this website is helpful in placing Pershing within the perspective of Douglas MacArthur. The reader can understand Pershing’s relationship with MacArthur, and the roles each played.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/macarthur/peopleevents/pandeAMEX100.html
This website is part of the public broadcasting system’s American Experience program. In fact, the website is an Internet counterpart to the PBS television program series The American Experience. There are several menu bars on the PBS American Experience website. At the very top is the parent Website of PBS, public broadcasting system. Here, the user can return to the main PBS website, view all PBS programs from A-Z, view television scheduling for PBS nationwide, watch video online, donate, shop, and search.
Beneath the upper menu bar reveals the current windowpane, which is the American Experience website. Within this window is a top menu that pertains only to the American Experience show. The menu headings include Broadcast Schedule, Watching Films Online, Browse all Films, Learn and Explore, and About the Series. The entry on John J. Pershing is within the MacArthur film section. It is in the film MacArthur that information about John J. Pershing can be acquired.
On the left is a menu to navigate through information related to the MacArthur film, including The Film & More, Special Features, Timeline, Maps, People & Events, and Teacher’s Guide. The John J. Pershing entry is under People & Events. The entry is a short biography, showing how Pershing impacted Douglas MacArthur and vice-versa. Therefore, this website is helpful in placing Pershing within the perspective of Douglas MacArthur. The reader can understand Pershing’s relationship with MacArthur, and the roles each played.
5. Arlington National Cemetery Website: John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing
The Arlington National Cemetery Website is maintained by Michael Robert Patterson. The website lists the figures buried in Arlington National Cemetery, although the website is maintained separately from the Arlington National Cemetery website at http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/
What makes this website unique is the length and breadth of its biographical data on John J. Pershing. Unlike most other websites on Pershing, this one includes extensive information and not just a summary biography. The level of detail included on this website is astounding, and includes documentary evidence including Pershing’s picture on the cover of Time magazine in August 1924.
Because this website has a thorough biography the likes of which could only otherwise be acquired in a book, it is a valuable tool for research. Information such as which infantry divisions he presided over is included, along with detailed information about his military career, and his family. Events, battles, and specific details make for rich reading. Details of his death and placement in Arlington National Cemetery are also included.
Furthermore, the author of the website includes some letters and commentary by others written at the time of Pershing’s death. Together with the extensive biographical information, these letters provide a full and comprehensive portrait of who Pershing was, and how much of an impact he made on American society. The website also includes many more photos of Pershing than other websites.
The Arlington National Cemetery Website is maintained by Michael Robert Patterson. The website lists the figures buried in Arlington National Cemetery, although the website is maintained separately from the Arlington National Cemetery website at http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/
What makes this website unique is the length and breadth of its biographical data on John J. Pershing. Unlike most other websites on Pershing, this one includes extensive information and not just a summary biography. The level of detail included on this website is astounding, and includes documentary evidence including Pershing’s picture on the cover of Time magazine in August 1924.
Because this website has a thorough biography the likes of which could only otherwise be acquired in a book, it is a valuable tool for research. Information such as which infantry divisions he presided over is included, along with detailed information about his military career, and his family. Events, battles, and specific details make for rich reading. Details of his death and placement in Arlington National Cemetery are also included.
Furthermore, the author of the website includes some letters and commentary by others written at the time of Pershing’s death. Together with the extensive biographical information, these letters provide a full and comprehensive portrait of who Pershing was, and how much of an impact he made on American society. The website also includes many more photos of Pershing than other websites.