Jane Fonda: Hailed for Heroism, Accused of Treason, and Targeted by the President

Jane Fonda was so beloved that she was once named the fourth most admired woman in the world. She was also so hated that her face was used for target practice in urinals at military bases across the country. This all stemmed from a ten-day tour she took of North Vietnam in 1972: a trip that would forever cement her as either a patriot or a traitor in the eyes of a divided nation and would put her in the crosshairs of the President of the United States. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including eating disorders and suicide. If you’re thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. To see the complete list of contributors, visit disgracelandpod.com/badlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices