Bob Ford's History, Mystery, and Lore travels today to the boyhood home of General John J. Pershing in Laclede, Missouri. General Pershing led a stellar military life. Growing up on a farm in middle Missouri gave him the foundation needed to lead this country through World War I. Join us as we discuss his life and ascension to the most powerful military leader in US history with the Director of the General John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site in Laclede.

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