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We asked Jane Fonda if she would like to meet American pilots in Hanoi, but she refused, she didnt want to
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"We asked Jane Fonda if she would like to meet American pilots in Hanoi, but she refused, she didn't want to"

- Hanoi Hannah

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This quote by Hanoi Hannah is referring to Jane Fonda's controversial visit to North Vietnam in 1972. During her go to, she was asked if she wishes to satisfy American pilots who were being held as detainees of war in Hanoi. However, Jane Fonda refused the deal, suggesting that she did not wish to meet the American pilots. This choice was highly criticized by numerous, as it was viewed as a sign of support for the North Vietnamese federal government and a lack of sympathy for the American detainees of war.

Jane Fonda's refusal to meet with the American pilots in Hanoi was viewed as a betrayal by many, and it has actually provided debate ever since. Her decision was seen as an indication of disrespect for the American soldiers who were being held captive in Hanoi, and it was seen as an indication of support for the North Vietnamese government. This quote by Hanoi Hannah works as a suggestion of the controversy surrounding Jane Fonda's check out to North Vietnam in 1972, and it serves as a suggestion of the criticism she faced for her decision to decline to meet with the American pilots.

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Hanoi Hannah This quote is written / told by Hanoi Hannah somewhere between 1931 and today. She was a famous Celebrity from Vietnam. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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