Jan. 18, 1968: Eartha Kitt Spoke Truth at the White House
Jan. 18, 1968: Eartha Kitt Spoke Truth at the White House
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The 1968 White House luncheon where Eartha Kitt spoke out against the Vietnam War—an event that wound up derailing her career—has been well documented. But the short film “Catwoman vs. the White House” presents a more comprehensive view, reconstructing an unexpected moment of activism during the Vietnam War. Watch the full documentary: http://nyer.cm/twjWZMc | The New Yorker
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The 1968 White House luncheon where Eartha Kitt spoke out against the Vietnam War—an event that wound up derailing her career—has been well documented. But the short film “Catwoman vs. the White House” presents a more comprehensive view, reconstructing an unexpected moment of activism during the Vietnam War. Watch the full documentary: http://nyer.cm/twjWZMc | The New Yorker
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The price of speaking truth to power. In 1968, Eartha Kitt was invited to a White House luncheon. When she spoke out against the Vietnam War and its impact on American communities, the government’s reaction was immediate. Within days, she was blacklisted in the United States, forcing her to find work abroad for over a decade. Recently declassified documents reveal that the CIA maintained a secret dossier on her for years, tracking her movements and labeling her a threat to the administration. Th
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The price of speaking truth to power. In 1968, Eartha Kitt was invited to a White House luncheon. When she spoke out against the Vietnam War and its impact on American communities, the government’s reaction was immediate. Within days, she was blacklisted in the United States, forcing her to find work abroad for over a decade. Recently declassified documents reveal that the CIA maintained a secret dossier on her for years, tracking her movements and labeling her a threat to the administration. Th
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I Can Books on Instagram: "Ever wonder why the legendary Eartha Kitt vanished from Hollywood in the late '60s? It wasn't just a quiet retirement. it was straight-up CENSORSHIP by the American government. At a 1968 White House luncheon hosted by Lady Bird Johnson, the sultry-voiced star of 'Santa Baby' and Catwoman boldly questioned the Vietnam War's impact on America's youth: 'The children of America are not rebelling for no reason... They feel the draft is wrong.' She was labeled 'un-American,'
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FEMINIST on Instagram: "A little Eartha Kitt energy for your timeline Feminists 🖤 follow @feminist.herstory for more “If a man ever came into your life would you want to compromise?” Compromise for what?? Eartha Mae Kitt (1927–2008) was an international star who gave new meaning to the word versatile. She distinguished herself in film, theater, cabaret, music and on television. Miss Kitt was one of only a handful of performers to be nominated for a Tony (three times), the Grammy (twice), and Em
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