Pershing Society History
The Pershing Scholarship was created in 1973 by former university president, Dr. Charles McClain.
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This Missouri native and 33rd President of the United States is the source of the current name of our university.
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Article on General John J. Pershing This Missouri native fought the American Indians, chased Pancho Villa into Mexico, and molded the American troops into a fighting army during World War I. The Pershing Scholarship is named after him.
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History of Truman State University Read about how Truman State University has changed over the years. |