On September 17, 1919, General of the Armies John J. Pershing led the 1st Division Victory Parade through Washington, D.C., proudly riding on horseback before the U.S. Capitol. Behind him, rows of mounted soldiers and their faithful horses marched in tribute to the courage and endurance that carried them through the Great War. As we honor Armistice Day, we remember not only the brave men who served but also the noble horses who stood beside them — sharing the hardship, the danger, and the triump