Final answer:
The quote in question describes General John J. Pershing's arrival in Paris and is therefore attributed to C) General Pershing. As the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I, Pershing played a critical role in the Allied victory. The correct option is C.
Step-by-step explanation:
The quote “The sooty girders of the Gare de Nord (railroad station) shook with cheers when the special train pulled in... A minute later there was a terrific roar from beyond the walls of the station.
The crowds outside had heard the cheering within... Pershing took Paris by storm.” refers to the arrival of General John J. Pershing in Paris during World War I. The correct answer to who said this would be C) General Pershing, as it describes his own experience upon arriving in Paris.
The Fighting Filipinos, Winston Churchill, and American military personnel celebrations are events from different contexts and do not align with the specific quote about General Pershing taking Paris by storm.
Moreover, the other options like Woodrow Wilson, Winston Churchill, or Franklin D. Roosevelt do not directly fit with the described scene of Pershing's arrival.
General Pershing was the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) on the Western Front in World War I from 1917 to 1918. He was responsible for the organization, training, and supply of an inexperienced force that eventually numbered over 2 million soldiers. His leadership was instrumental in the eventual Allied victory. The correct option is C.