John David Smith, Ph.D.
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John David Smith, Ph.D.
Charles H. Stone Distinguished Professor of American History
Department of History
Areas of Interest:
- Civil War and Reconstruction
- Slavery and emancipation
- Southern history
- Racial thought
- Documentary editing and publishing