James M. McPherson
Born in 1936
History
James M. McPherson is a renowned American Civil War historian and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University.
He earned his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1963 and his B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College.
McPherson is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Battle Cry of Freedom." His expertise in Civil War history has earned him numerous accolades, including the presidency of the American Historical Association in 2003.
McPherson's contributions to the field extend beyond academia, as he also serves on the editorial board of Encyclopædia Britannica, further cementing his status as a leading authority on American history.
