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Dr. Fred Johnson III is the Guy Vander Jagt '53 Professor of History at Hope College, where he has taught since 2000. His expertise spans 19th- and 20th-century U.S. history, with a focus on the Civil War, military history, and African history.
- Primary Field: 19th-century U.S. history and Civil War
- Secondary Fields: 20th-century U.S. history, U.S. military history, African history
Dr. Johnson's research emphasizes the Civil War's impact on American society, race relations, and historical narratives of oppression and resilience. He is revising his dissertation on General Robert E. Lee's strategy against the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad into a book titled General Robert E. Lee’s Priority Target: The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, while also working on a course on the History of the Black Church and two other projects: a book of essays about love in wartime and a memoir titled Schmuck: A Political Awakening.
His publications include the documentary The Ku Klux Klan in Michigan: The Klan of Reconstruction (2004) and articles such as the 2018 Washington Post piece on African American cultural growth amid racism. His work reflects interdisciplinary connections between history, race, and societal dynamics.
- Scientific Awards: Medal of Honor (2019), Simon Den Uyl Grant (2014), Ruth and John Reed Award (2013), multiple Faculty Development Grants, H.O.P.E. Award (2005), and Favorite Faculty/Staff Awards (2002, 2013).
Dr. Johnson is an award-winning public speaker with semifinalist finishes in the Toastmasters World Series of Public Speaking (2004–2018) and second-place honors in 2017 and 2018. Prior to academia, he served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer and worked in corporate roles at General Motors, Con-Tel Page Telecommunications, and Aircraft Braking Systems.
