photo of General Patton's casket

The Funeral of General George S. Patton, Jr.

Today's blog was written by David Langbart, Archivist at the National Archives at College Park. December 21 is the 70th anniversary of the death of General George S. Patton, Jr., renowned and controversial general and subject of the unforgettable 1970 eponymous motion picture.  While he was without a combat command at the time of his … Continue reading The Funeral of General George S. Patton, Jr.