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My Fellow Soldiers
Letters from World War I
At the end of the war, General John J. Pershing -- commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) -- wrote a letter that begins "My Fellow Soldiers." Pershing expressed his profound respect and appreciation for the sacrifice, endurance, and will of those who served under him. Each member of the AEF received a copy of the message.
Letters were the primary form of communication between the home and military fronts and allowed both writers and recipients to preserve connections and share experiences. The selection of correspondence presented in this exhibition illuminates the relationships, thoughts, and emotions of the authors as they grappled with the effects of World War I. |