Jack Anderson discusses his book "Confessions of a Muckraker: The Inside Story of Life in Washington During the Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson Years"

BROADCAST: May. 23, 1979 | DURATION: 00:55:57

Synopsis

Political commentator Jack Anderson talks about his career, from his beginnings as a war correspondent in WWII, to his time under his mentor Drew Pearson.

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Broadcast Date
May. 23, 1979

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.51 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 57 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Journalism & Broadcasting

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Jack Anderson discusses his book "Confessions of a Muckraker: The Inside Story of Life in Washington During the Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson Years"

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