John Garrison Marks
Historian specializing in the history of slavery and public memory, author of Thy Will Be Done: George Washington's Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory, and former writer for the American Association for State and Local History.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 29min
Episode 60: John Garrison Marks, Historian
John Garrison Marks, historian of slavery and public memory, explores George Washington's complex legacy. He discusses how Washington became a national symbol, the politics that shaped his memory, and the tensions between private views and public actions. Marks also shares his research and writing process, including using DEVONthink and Scrivener.
