From Juilliard to Pentagon Papers: Marcus Raskin’s Legacy
About this episode
The episode features a discussion about Marcus Raskin's legacy and his impact on history as explored through a documentary by his daughter.
In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Eden Raskin Jenkins about her documentary, NOTES OF A CITIZEN: THE MARCUS RASKIN STORY. It is the story about her father’s career before she was born. Through family and notable figures, she learns about his work in the Kennedy White House, his role with the Pentagon Papers, the FBI raided his office, and why he was on Nixon’s Enemies List. The episode also highlights the role of music based on her father’s studies at Julliard and the support she...
People in this episode
Host: Sandra Abrams
Guest: Eden Raskin Jenkins
Topics covered
- documentary
- family legacy
- political history
- music
- Pentagon Papers
- Kennedy administration
Keywords
- Marcus Raskin
- Pentagon Papers
- Kennedy White House
- documentary
- Juilliard
- FBI
- Nixon's Enemies List
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kennedy White House, FBI, Nixon’s Enemies List
Books & works: NOTES OF A CITIZEN: THE MARCUS RASKIN STORY
Places: Juilliard
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