@lewiskjohnson.bsky.social
PhD @ University of Edinburgh. Political historian. Republican Party/U.S South 1940s/1950s.
🗃️ @lewiskjohnson.bsky.social is doing some really important and innovative work on southern Republicanism. Massive congratulations on the first article 🥳
@lewiskjohnson.bsky.social · 3mo agoDelighted to see my first peer-reviewed journal article in print! Here I explore the GOP’s campaign in the South in ‘48. The first of my attempts to encourage us to reconsider conventional periodisations in the rise of southern Republicanism (1960s->). Thanks to all those who helped make it happen.🇺🇸
Delighted to see my first peer-reviewed journal article in print! Here I explore the GOP’s campaign in the South in ‘48. The first of my attempts to encourage us to reconsider conventional periodisations in the rise of southern Republicanism (1960s->). Thanks to all those who helped make it happen.🇺🇸
“A Whale of a Chance”: Thomas E. Dewey, the U.S. South, and the Election of 1948
This article examines the Republican Party's campaign in the South in 1948. It argues that many national and state Republicans believed that there was a real opportunity for the party's presidential ...
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Fantastic Targeted Research Panel today on US magazine culture at the Glasgow @officialbaas.bsky.social 2026 conference with Katie Burke @benoitmes.bsky.social! Huge thanks to @emilybrady.bsky.social for chairing too. 🙏 Excellent papers all around, it was a blast! See you next all BAAS 🫡
Proud to have successfully defended my PhD thesis this morning! Many thanks to my examiners, Professor Bruce Schulman and Dr Fabian Hilfrich, for the lively discussion and their valuable suggestions. Looking forward to celebrating four years of hard work!
I am thrilled to share that I have submitted my PhD thesis for examination. A big milestone and I’m excited for what’s next.💪🏻
Enjoyed attending the Fennell Forum 2025: “The American Revolution at 250” Great panel!
We were delighted to welcome such a wonderful group of historians to Edinburgh University for our Southern History Workshop last week. Wonderfully productive conversations and great research on display! Thank you @officialbaas.bsky.social and @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social for your financial support!
