Drew Gilpin Faust is an accomplished American historian and academic administrator, serving as the 28th president of Harvard University. Born on September 18, 1947, Faust is renowned for her scholarly work on the American South and the Civil War era, with a focus on the experiences of women and slaves. She has authored numerous books and is celebrated for her leadership in higher education.
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Source: Necessary Trouble: Growing Up at Midcentury
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