University Park to Present Talk on General John "Black Jack" Pershing's Legacy
On November 21, 2023, renowned historian and author, Tim McNeese, will present an enlightening lecture at The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. The event, part of the Park University's Great War Institute Lecture Series, will delve into the formative days of General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing in the American West.
McNeese, who has been with York University since 1992, boasts a rich academic background. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Harding University, Master of Arts degree in history from Missouri State University, and Doctorate degree in history from Faulkner University. Prior to joining York, McNeese taught for 16 years at Logan-Rogersville and Seymour high schools in Missouri.
McNeese is known for his extensive work on the American West, particularly military history and figures such as General Pershing. His areas of expertise also include American history, history of the U.S. West, and 19th century America.
The lecture, titled "Pershing of the West: The Formative Days of 'Black Jack' Pershing in the American Frontier," will explore Pershing's early military career, which began with his graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1886. His experiences in the American West, especially during the final days of Apache resistance in the Southwest, prepared him for his ultimate assignment as the top U.S. commander during World War I.
McNeese's work has been widely recognised. His book, "Time in the Wilderness: The Formative Years of John "Black Jack" Pershing in the American West," published by University of Nebraska Press, was honoured with a Nebraska Book Award in Nonfiction Biography in 2022.
Admission to the event and livestream is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested at theworldwar.org/events. The event will also be streamed live for those unable to attend in person.
For more information on the Park University's George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War, visit their website. The lecture is presented in conjunction with The National World War I Museum and Memorial. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the fascinating formative years of one of America's most celebrated military leaders.
Science has played a significant role in McNeese's self-development, as his academic background in history was bolstered by his studies at renowned universities like Harding University, Missouri State University, and Faulkner University. Additionally, his work on General Pershing and the American West has contributed significantly to the field of education-and-self-development by shedding light on a pivotal figure in American military history.
