Portrait Of Marilyn Monroe Performing
by Bettmann
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Portrait Of Marilyn Monroe Performing
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Bettmann
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Photograph - Photography
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(Original Caption) Marilyn Monroe performing for 45th Division in Korea. Marilyn Monroe wearing a skintight purple dress, appeared today before more than 10,000 Marines who gave America's number one pinup girl the most rousing welcome of the Korean War. Many hitchhiked or walked as far as 10 miles to see the "Calender Girl" who symbolized a dream of American womanhood during the bitter fighting and the agonizing waiting for a truce to end the Korean War. "I should have brought some C-rations and come earlier," said Pfc. Bobby Johnson, 19, of (82 Front St.) Fargo, North Dakota. "It sure was nice of her to come over and entertain us." "I just wish she could have done more," said Cpl. William Herling, 21, of (18485 Grandville Avenue) Detroit, Michigan. "I was so far back I couldn't see her!" The eager Marines were jammed together shoulder to shoulder around the open air stage w
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May 13th, 2020
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