Tag: Hollywood
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The Hanoi Jane Controversy: How One Actress Divided a Nation
Jane Fonda’s visit to North Vietnam in July 1972 remains one of the most controversial moments in American history. The trip, intended as a peaceful protest against the Vietnam War, led to intense backlash, earning her the nickname “Hanoi Jane”. This event altered the public’s perception of her Hollywood image in a negative way for…
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Canadian-Born Silent Film Star Florence Lawrence Died by Suicide in Beverley Hills, California. She Was 52 years old. She Was Best Known for Her Roles in Nearly 300 films, and Lawrence Was Also an Inventor. December 28, 1938.
Image: Florence Lawrence (Public Domain) On this day in history, December 28, 1938, Canadian-born silent film star Florence Lawrence died by suicide in Beverley Hills, California. She was 52 years old. She was best known for her roles in nearly 300 films, and Lawrence was also an inventor. She created the first “auto signaling arm,”…
History Daily With Francis Chappell Black 