John Smith
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“We know we have a lot of work left to do,” says CEO John Smith.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
When Captain John Smith and the British colonists first came to the Jamestown colony in Virginia in the early 17th century, he recorded two goldsmiths, a jeweler and two refiners on the ship, Gordon says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
At Glasgow University, where he studied law, he became life-long friends with two future Labour stars - John Smith and Donald Dewar.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025
In 1994, after the death of the Labour leader John Smith, Mr. Blair was elected as his successor.
From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2024
John Smith, a young and idealistic English preacher who had recently come to the area, was becoming popular with those slaves.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
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