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Marilyn Monroe Picture Gallery

Photographs of a Sex Symbol

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Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) was an iconic symbol in her own lifetime. Being a symbol often felt, for Marilyn, like her self was lost. She sought happiness in her personal life but never really found it there, either, nor did she find the respect for her acting that she longed for.

In this gallery, you'll find some photos of Marilyn that added to her mystique and popular image, and others that represent the more private, personal Marilyn.

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Studio photo of Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson) at six months old.Marilyn Monroe at Six Months1942 Marilyn Monroe First MarriageMarilyn Monroe's First MarriageMarilyn Monroe in World War IIMarilyn Monroe in World War II1947 Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe About 1947
1949 Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe ReflectedMarilyn Monroe Promotional PortraitMarilyn Monroe Promotional PortraitMarilyn Monroe and Jack Benny 1954Marilyn Monroe and Jack BennyMarilyn Monroe in Korea 1954Marilyn Monroe Entertaining the Troops
Marilyn Monroe in Korea 1954Marilyn Monroe in Korea, 1954Marilyn Monroe at USO Show 1954Marilyn Monroe After USO Camp ShowMarilyn Monroe and First Marine Division, Koriea 1954Marilyn Monroe Sings for the U.S. Marines1955 Marilyn Monroe Studio Portrait1955 Marilyn Monroe Studio Portrait

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