Allen, Ellen (Muskie) oral history interview, 2002

Item

Identifier: MOH 342

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Allen, Ellen (Muskie) oral history interview

Scope and Contents

Interview includes discussions of: early childhood in the Blaine House; moving to Washington, D.C.; relationship with Steve Muskie; China Lake camp; golf; old-fashioned outlook about girls; impact of the 1968 and 1972 campaigns; Vietnam War opposition; politics in the Muskie home; Muskie’s career after 1972; Muskie’s love for Maine; Gayle Cory; and Muskie’s temper.

Dates

2002

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Biographical / Historical

Ellen (Muskie) Allen was born on September 22, 1950 in Waterville, Maine to Jane and Edmund S. Muskie. When her father became United States Senator, they moved to the Washington, D.C. area. As she was preparing for college, Senator Muskie was making a bid for the presidency, so she deferred to help her father out, traveling the United States. She is married to Ernie Allen and they have a son, Ethan.