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Craig Bruce Smith is an associate professor of history at National Defense University's Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS) in Norfolk, VA. He is a distinguished early American historian and author of two significant works: American Honor and George Washington’s Lessons in Ethical Leadership. Smith earned his PhD in American history from Brandeis University and has held academic positions at U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), William Woods University, and Tufts University.
- Education: PhD in American History, Brandeis University
- Prior Affiliations: Associate Professor of Military History (SAMS), Director of History Program (William Woods University), Teaching roles (Tufts University)
Smith's research focuses on the American Revolutionary and Founding eras, with specific emphasis on George Washington, honor ethics, transnational ideas, and national identity formation. His work extends to broader interests in colonial America, early republic leadership, and cultural/intellectual/political history. His forthcoming projects include a global history of George Washington, a comprehensive study of U.S. military honor codes, and a final-year analysis of the American Revolution.
His scholarship has appeared in public outlets like Time, The Hill, and The Washington Post, with book praise from prominent historians. Smith actively engages with academic and public audiences through talks at institutions like the American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference and media appearances on CBS, C-SPAN, and National Constitution Center podcasts.
