General of the Armies—the highest U.S. Army rank that has only been awarded to Washington and Pershing in recognition of their special significance in the country’s history:
- In 1919, John J. Pershing was named “General of the Armies of the United States,” and held the rank until he died, in 1948.
General of the Army—a five-star U.S. Army rank that is immediately above General and conferred only in wartime:
- George C. Marshall was one of the most renowned military figures in United States history, serving as a General of the Army…