Dawn Anahid MacKeen
Author and journalist who retraced her grandfather's 1,000-mile journey out of the Ottoman Empire; wrote The Hundred-Year Walk documenting his experience and her own travels to understand the Armenian genocide.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 22min
Retracing A Grandfather’s Footsteps
Dawn Anahid MacKeen, an author and journalist, retraced her grandfather Stepan Miskjian's harrowing journey fleeing the Armenian genocide. She shares the gripping details of Stepan’s escape through the Ottoman Empire, including his experiences during the brutal marches into the Syrian desert and the impact of the alphabet parade incident. Dawn discovered new details through his journals and emphasizes the importance of resilience and forgiveness, reflecting on how her family's legacy shapes their views on survival and historical memory.
