During a White House luncheon of women discussing juvenile delinquency, Eartha Kitt (1927–2008) startled Lady Bird Johnson (1912–2007) by linking youth rebellion to the Vietnam War. The First Lady, in tears, acknowledged she had not “lived the background you have,” but stated that the war was no excuse not “to work for better things.” Earlier, Kitt questioned President Johnson (1908–1973) concerning working parents “too busy to look after their children.” The incident provoked disparate responses, including picketing by a women’s peace group.