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Grace Kennan Warnecke: “Daughter of the Cold War”

February 16, 2018

Grace Kennan Warnecke discusses her soon-to-be-published memoir about life, career, and what it was like growing up as the daughter of George F. Kennan, one of the most influential diplomats and foreign policy thinkers of the twentieth century. She shares her memories and insights during this episode of Wilson Center NOW.

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Grace Kennan Warnecke

Grace Kennan Warnecke

Chairman Emeritus, National Committee on American Foreign Policy

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John Milewski

John Milewski

Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW

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The Kennan Institute is the premier U.S. center for advanced research on Russia and Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange. Read more

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