John Francis Smith

Born in Irvington, New York, John Francis Smith III received a B.A. degree cum laude in English literature from Princeton University, served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, and earned a law degree from Yale Law School. He practiced law in Philadelphia for forty-six years. He founded or chaired numerous civic and charitable organizations, including the Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, International House Philadelphia, and the Global Philadelphia...See more

Born in Irvington, New York, John Francis Smith III received a B.A. degree cum laude in English literature from Princeton University, served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, and earned a law degree from Yale Law School. He practiced law in Philadelphia for forty-six years. He founded or chaired numerous civic and charitable organizations, including the Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, International House Philadelphia, and the Global Philadelphia Association, and led the City's successful campaign to be named the first World Heritage City in the United States. See less