Leaders From Missouri

John J. Pershing was a senior United States Army officer who served as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in World War I. In his later years, he mentored generals who led the United States Army during World War II.  He was promoted to General of the Armies rank, the highest possible rank in the United States Army. 

Harry Truman was the US president from 1945 to 1953 and his administration successfully guided the US economy through the post-war challenges. He established the Truman Doctrine to contain Soviet geopolitical expansion during the Cold War. He authorised the first and only use of nuclear weapons during a war when he sanctioned bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945.

Budd Dwyer is a politician who served as the 30th State Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Beginning his career as an educator, he soon ventured into politics. His political career was replete with controversies. He faced allegations of bribery, conspiracy, and perjury. However, before he could be tried, he died of suicide by shooting himself with a revolver in front of reporters.