潘興的歐洲勝利及他的堅強性格為他贏得了全美各宗教及各色人種的讚美與尊敬，但潘興卻表示真正值得受到英雄式喝采的人為美國軍隊。自歐洲返國後，他在美國國會的聯席會議(參議員及州議員共同出席的場合)上，公開讚美他的軍隊。另外，在他那本獲普立茲獎的自傳「我在世界大戰中的經歷」內，他也稱呼他的手下將士為英雄。


Pershing's victory in Europe and his strong character earned him the admiration and respect of Americans of all creeds and colors. But Pershing said it was the American troops who deserved the hero's acclaim. He gave credit to his men before a joint session of Congress (when both senators and representatives are present) when he returned from Europe. And he called his troops heroes again in his Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography, My Experiences in the World War.

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