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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2019 · 5 MIN

Eartha Kitt confronted the first lady and it nearly ruined her career

from Retropod · host The Washington Post

At a White House luncheon, actress Eartha Kitt would not let the president or the first lady avoid the issue of the Vietnam War. She paid a heavy price for her boldness.

At a White House luncheon, actress Eartha Kitt would not let the president or the first lady avoid the issue of the Vietnam War. She paid a heavy price for her boldness.

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Eartha Kitt confronted the first lady and it nearly ruined her career

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At a White House luncheon, actress Eartha Kitt would not let the president or the first lady avoid the issue of the Vietnam War. She paid a heavy price for her boldness.

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