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    Many people know Marilyn Monroe as a beauty and pop culture icon, an actress, and a singer. But, many do not know just how she was discovered. If someone asked you to guess how she was discovered, what would you guess? Sitting in a restaurant, dining on gourmet food? Standing in line for a movie or play, all dressed up? How about working in an airplane factory, aiding in the war effort? Marlin got her start as a model for David Conover, who worked as an army photographer for the 1st motion picture

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    Everyone knows the famous Marilyn Monroe and her being America's number one symbol of sex; what many people don’t know was her struggle. “The famous picture of Marilyn Monroe, laughing as her skirt is blown up by the blast from a subway vent, is shot on September 15 in 1954 during the filming of The Seven Year Itch” (Staff 1). What many people don’t know is that the picture was a complete accident and not actually supposed to happen. The photo was captured when actress, Marilyn Monroe, and actor, Tom Ewell

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    Who is Marilyn Monroe? When was she born? When did she die? What impact did she make in history, in the United States? Was she a woman of noble character or was she a woman who you would never want your innocent child to know about? Does she show her loyalty to America or was she a woman who betrayed her country like so many historical figures. Marilyn Monroe was born June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles California. She remembered when she was a child, her mother trying to smother her with a pillow. She

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    know as Marilyn Monroe committed suicide? Marilyn, born on June 1st, 1926, was a very famous actress and a very depressed person. When Marilyn was younger, she grew up in a foster home. This did impact her in many ways but did not impact her from getting her dream career. She was an actress for 16 years before her death at the age of 36. Marilyn was the daughter of Gladys Pearl Baker and Martin Edward Mortenson. Gladys's madden name was Monroe and that is where Marilyn got her

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    Marilyn Monroe's accomplishment was that she became an actress and became a well known model including her becoming a sex symbol because many people printed her pictures on shirts and sold them. (Hecht 50) She was born in Los Angeles on June 1st, 1926. (Hecht 1) Marilyn is an part of why hollywood is such a known place now and where all the great actors/actresses are from there. (Hecht 87) Marilyn Monroe grew up in Los Angeles. Spent most of her time in a foster care at an orphanage. (Biography

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    Many theories have been circulating the internet about how Marilyn Monroe really died on the early morning of August 5th, 1962. Conspiracies and supposedly “researched” statistics can be found on almost every biography about her, but the question was never really answered- how did she really die? Even after a thorough investigation by the police, which proved that Marilyn Monroe’s death was suicide, other theories report evidence of a murder by a CIA agent or one of the Kennedys. Despite conspiracy

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    Marilyn Monroe’s success in Hollywood was built on a ruthless control of her own image, the incredibly stunning blonde bombshell hair and an hourglass figure that every girl in today’s generation would want as famous celebrities like Kim Kardashian have it. There are many opinions about the details of Marilyn’s life, theories, and rumours no matter what had actually happened to this iconic star she was one of the biggest influential person of the 20th century to many people. Even though Marilyn had

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    Monroe: A Star’s Demise Many people today argue about the truth behind the death of an iconic figure named Marilyn Monroe. Yet, what really happened to her on the 5th of August 1962, when she was found dead in her Los Angeles home? The aspiring actress was found face down on her bed, lifeless and naked. By her night table, empty bottles of medication were strewn. In one hand, she held a telephone. Investigators stated that the 36 year old died because of an overdose and was marked off as a suicide

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    Marilyn Monroe is a very popular actress. (Taraborelli 1) There are many different stories about her death. (Taraborelli 1) It was either between murder and suicide. (Taraborelli 1) Also, many details have been left out in multiple documents to the public. (Taraborelli 2) The death of Marilyn Monroe was caused by barbiturate overdose. (Taraborelli 3) Marilyn’s real name was Norma Jeane Baker. (Taraborelli 3) She did not change her name until 1956. (Taraborrelli 7) Marilyn was a very popular actress

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    Marilyn Monroe: The Blonde Bombshell She was one of the most recognized faces in the world. During these days, Marilyn Monroe’s life and death is still a question. Marilyn is an iconic sex symbol and she will never be forgotten. She died at an early age, never really achieving what she wanted, yet she is still inspiring. She has offended many people due to her platinum blonde hair and curvy figure. But the many things Marilyn experienced, changed her life into the person that everyone knew and still

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