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General Blackjack Pershing was given this nick name after he volunteered to command an all "Black" African American regiment, a task that other considered political suicide during the times. The Generals first name was "Jack" and therefore the name "Black" Jack.
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What is john j pershing nickname?
Blackjack.
Who was known as Blackjack in World War 1?
== == John J. Pershing. Click on the link below for more information. == ==
What was blackjack in World War I?
Jphn J. Pershing
Who controlled the American army in Europe in 1918?
Blackjack Pershing.
Who was the leader of the American Expeditionary Force in World War 1?
John J. PershingGeneral 'Black Jack' Pershing
Who was the commander of American forces in Europe?
General John J. "Blackjack" Pershing
Who awarded Sgt York the Medal of Honor?
I think it was General "Blackjack" Pershing.
Americas World War 1 commander?
General John J. "Blackjack" Pershing
Who was the commander of us in world war one?
General John J. "Blackjack" Pershing was the commander of U.S. in Europe in World War 1.
Who were the leaders of the US during ww1?
Woodrow Wilson as Commander in Chief and General Blackjack Pershing as the military commander.
Who was a famous general that fought in the Spanish American War?
General Nelson A. Miles.Future General of the Armies John J. "Blackjack"Pershing.
How did John J Pershing get the nickname Blackjack?
In 1897, Pershing returned to West Point to teach tactics. It was here that cadets, who were angered by his strict discipline, began calling him "Ni**er Jack" in reference to his time with the 10th Cavalry. This was later relaxed to "Black Jack" which became Pershing's nickname.
