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October 28, 1927
Clinch Valley News
Tazewell, Jeffersonville, Tazewell County, Virginia
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Members of the American Legion, dubbed the 'second A.E.F.,' travel to France as peace delegates ten years after WWI. Key figures like Pershing and Baker join, receiving a warm welcome that strengthens U.S.-France ties.
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THE SECOND A. E. F.
This month several thousand of the American Expeditionary Force of ten years ago are once more in France this time on a mission of peace as delegates to the convention of the American Legion. Many who were not permitted to go overseas during the war are visiting France for the first time. All are to be envied by those who were unable to make the trip with this great delegation, which has been called "the second A. E. F."
Before the departure of the principal officers of the Legion on the Leviathan, Secretary of War Davis addressed the veterans and wished them "bon voyage," saying in part:
"You are going on a pious pilgrimage, second in importance only to that first pilgrimage which will have an imperishable place in history as the A. E. F. At your head is our able, earnest and sincere National Commander, Howard Savage. At his right hand is our gallant leader of the A. E. F., whom we all admire, respect and revere, General John J. Pershing. Among our guests tonight is our wise, efficient, far sighted war-time secretary of War, Newton D. Baker. You are going as representatives of one of America's patriotic organizations, The American Legion. You are ambassadors of good will from America to our ancient friend and recent ally, France. Truly, you are to be envied!"
General Pershing delivered an inspiring address, which included the following:
"The Legion is truly an active body, in which there is no distinction based on rank in service or political belief. It is non-partisan and speaks with the voice of patriotism, which recognizes no sectional lines. It is therefore preeminently American. Moreover, it will be the balance wheel of peace, for there is no class so determined to maintain peace as the men who know what war really is."
News reports indicate that Paris and all of France are giving the Legion an enthusiastic and hearty welcome, such as is fitting to be expected for "the second A. E. F." That the visit of the Legionnaires will further cement the historic friendship of America and France can not be doubted.
This month several thousand of the American Expeditionary Force of ten years ago are once more in France this time on a mission of peace as delegates to the convention of the American Legion. Many who were not permitted to go overseas during the war are visiting France for the first time. All are to be envied by those who were unable to make the trip with this great delegation, which has been called "the second A. E. F."
Before the departure of the principal officers of the Legion on the Leviathan, Secretary of War Davis addressed the veterans and wished them "bon voyage," saying in part:
"You are going on a pious pilgrimage, second in importance only to that first pilgrimage which will have an imperishable place in history as the A. E. F. At your head is our able, earnest and sincere National Commander, Howard Savage. At his right hand is our gallant leader of the A. E. F., whom we all admire, respect and revere, General John J. Pershing. Among our guests tonight is our wise, efficient, far sighted war-time secretary of War, Newton D. Baker. You are going as representatives of one of America's patriotic organizations, The American Legion. You are ambassadors of good will from America to our ancient friend and recent ally, France. Truly, you are to be envied!"
General Pershing delivered an inspiring address, which included the following:
"The Legion is truly an active body, in which there is no distinction based on rank in service or political belief. It is non-partisan and speaks with the voice of patriotism, which recognizes no sectional lines. It is therefore preeminently American. Moreover, it will be the balance wheel of peace, for there is no class so determined to maintain peace as the men who know what war really is."
News reports indicate that Paris and all of France are giving the Legion an enthusiastic and hearty welcome, such as is fitting to be expected for "the second A. E. F." That the visit of the Legionnaires will further cement the historic friendship of America and France can not be doubted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
American Legion
Second Aef
France Visit
Veterans Delegation
Pershing Address
Goodwill Ambassadors
What entities or persons were involved?
Howard Savage
General John J. Pershing
Newton D. Baker
Secretary Of War Davis
Where did it happen?
France, Paris
Story Details
Key Persons
Howard Savage
General John J. Pershing
Newton D. Baker
Secretary Of War Davis
Location
France, Paris
Event Date
This Month, Ten Years After The A.E.F.
Story Details
Veterans of the American Expeditionary Force return to France as American Legion delegates on a peace mission, led by Howard Savage and General Pershing, with addresses by Secretary Davis and Pershing emphasizing patriotism and goodwill, receiving an enthusiastic welcome that strengthens U.S.-France friendship.