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The Most Iconic Marilyn Monroe Photograph

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The Tumultuous Legacy of an Icon: Marilyn Monroe's Rise and Fallout

This chapter explores the tumultuous relationship between Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe, focusing on DiMaggio's intense reaction to Monroe's famous subway grate scene and the subsequent divorce. It also reflects on Monroe's early struggles and the significant moment that marked her rise to fame through a chance encounter with a photographer.

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