Louis John Smith

Background

Smith, Louis John was born on March 6, 1940 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis and Agnes Smith.

Education

Bachelor in History, Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 1963. Master of Arts in History, Illinois State University, Normal, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy in History, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1977.

Career

Assistant professor Illinois State University, Normal, 1969—1970. Senior editor, chief European and general division historian's office United States Department State, Washington, 1971—2005. Director oral history program History Office, Office of Secretary of Defense, 2006—2008.

Achievements

• Louis John Smith has been listed as a noteworthy historian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary Chapel Square West Civic Association, Annandale, Virginia, 1985—2005. President board directors Queen of Peace Church, Arlington, 1975—1980. Member of Society Historians of America Foreign Relations, Organization American Historians, American History Association.

Interests

• Opera, gardening, golf, youth athletics.

Connections

Married Sharon Ann Moeller, June 13, 1965. Children: David Louis, Deborah Ann Tully.

Father:

Louis Smith

Mother:

Agnes Smith

Spouse:

Sharon Ann Moeller

child:

Deborah Ann Tully Smith

child:

David Louis Smith