The most powerful photographs throughout American history

[post_page_title]Marilyn Monroe – 1954[/post_page_title]
Marilyn Monroe is one of the top cultural icons of the 20th century. She started as a pinup model before becoming an actress, and was constantly in the public eye. This photograph was taken during the filming of the movie The Seven Year Itch in 1954, and has become one of the most iconic pictures of that era. Monroe characterized the gender norms of the 1950s, often playing the “dumb blonde” character. Her legacy lives on, and many books, plays, films, and songs have been written about the blonde bombshell.