Bliss, Peacemaker: The Life and Letters of General Tasker Howard Bliss
New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1934. presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. ix, [1], 477, [1] pages. Illustrations. Index. Ex-library with usual library markings. Some weakness to boards. Spine spotted & small flecks white paint: small tears. Library call number taped to spine, board corners somewhat worn, fore-edge soiled. Frederick Palmer (January 29, 1873 – September 2, 1958) was an American journalist and writer. Palmer's 50 years as a war correspondent began when he was sent to cover the Greco-Turkish War of 1897 for the New York World and for Collier's magazine. The Philippine–American War provided an opportunity for him to cross the Pacific bound for Manila. In 1900, Palmer went to China to cover the Boxer Rebellion; and then he was sent to cover the Boer War in South Africa. He then covered the Russo-Japanese War for the New York Globe. The New York Times sent Palmer to cover the Balkan War in 1912. In 1914, Palmer was arrested in Mexico City while covering the Tampico Affair and the United States occupation of Veracruz. General John Pershing persuaded him to take on the task of press accreditation for the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). In this period, he was accorded the rank of Colonel. Palmer subsequently became the first war correspondent to win the U.S. Army's Distinguished Service Medal. After World War I, Palmer wrote thirty-one books, including Our Greatest Battle, based on his World War I experiences. He provided an analysis of the future impact of weapons and strategies, and predicted that another world war was on the horizon. Palmer covered World War II, submitting from through April 1945. Tasker Howard Bliss (December 31, 1853 – November 9, 1930) was a United States Army officer who served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from September 22, 1917 until May 18, 1918. He was also a diplomat involved in the peace negotiations of World War I, and was one of the co-signatories of the Treaty of Versailles for the United States. He entered the United States Military Academy (USMA) where he excelled in languages, mathematics, and tactics and graduated eighth in his class on 16 June 1875. In 1876, he was appointed to the USMA as an Assistant Professor of French until 1882. In 1885, he was an instructor at the Naval War College where he was sent to England, Germany, and France to study their military schools. The purpose of the trip was to determine if United States military schools were teaching similar and relevant material. He returned and was assigned to be aide-de-camp to U.S. Army Commanding General John M. Schofield. On 26 September 1895 he was assigned to special duty at the office of the Secretary of War. On 2 July 1897, he was sent to Spain as the military attaché to the United States Legation. In early August 1898, he was appointed as the Chief of Staff, 1st Division, I Army Corps, under Major General James H. Wilson. Concurrent assignments included being a board member to select camp sites in Cuba and chief commissary of the I Army Corps. He was appointed to the Army War College Board as Special Envoy to Cuba to negotiate the treaty ratification in November and December 1902. The Treaty was ratified and signed on 17 December 1903. Bliss was commissioned as a brigadier general in the Regular Army by an Act of Congress under direction of the U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. On 15 August 1903, Bliss was appointed a member of the General Staff, Chief, 3rd Division and President of the Army War College. On 7 June 1905, Bliss was ordered the Philippine Islands to command the Department of Luzon. On 9 January 1906, he was assigned as commander of the Department of Mindanao and appointed governor of the Moro Province. On 13 February 1915, Bliss was detailed to the general staff as Assistant Chief of Staff, Army until his promotion to Chief of Staff on 22 September 1917. He was promoted to major general in the Regular Army on 20 November 1915 and received a temporary promotion to full general (four star) in the National Army on 6 October 1917. On 17 November 1917, he was assigned as the American Permanent Military Representative, Supreme War Council, concurrent with the U.S. Army Chief of Staff position. Bliss was forced to retire due to age limitations on 31 December 1917, but was recalled to active duty on 1 January 1918 and sent to Versailles, France, on 23 January to better carry out his duties on the Supreme War Council. After the signing of the armistice ending World War I, on 11 November 1918, Bliss held two titles, the American Permanent Military Representative, Supreme War Council, and also, Plenipotentiary at the Paris Peace Conference. This assignment was concluded on 10 December 1919. He was reinstated as a full general and retired on 21 June 1930. Condition: Good.
Keywords: WW1, United States Army, Spanish-Am War, Versailles Treat, Cuba, Supreme War Council, Soldiers Home, A. E. F., Western Front
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