Marilyn Monroe hosting 100,000 American troops in Korea, 1954
by NormalMaverick
Marilyn Monroe hosting 100,000 American troops in Korea, 1954
by NormalMaverick
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In February 1954, shortly after the war ended, Marilyn Monroe traveled to South Korea and performed for around 100,000 American soldiers over several shows. She sang songs like “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” and “I Wanna Be Loved by You” at military bases. Despite freezing weather, she wore glamorous stage outfits, which made the performances legendary among troops.
This visit became one of the most iconic morale-boosting entertainment tours in military history. Monroe herself later said it was one of the most rewarding experiences of her career because of how much joy it brought to the soldiers.
Boosting morale with her performance
Imagine the sheer energy in that crowd when Marilyn walked out onto that stage
What a fucking time to be alive
The opposite of Jane Fonda.
Ok but what the fuck is going on with the soldiers faces?
https://preview.redd.it/dungp1ipmvyg1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=74a2c86a5a6b8ecc534c53242d0f230f8c03f425
Something smells fishy
thats insane, 100k troops just to see marilyn? total morale booster for sure 😍
What‘s with these shitty AI filters?
Is this even a real picture? Why do their faces look wiped off?