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    The 1950s are often compared to the roaring twenties. It was a time of revolution for America’s society. It was not a misconception that could be seen as the highpoint in America’s society and culture. It was not a misconception. During World War Two‚ many businesses produced weapons for the war. In hat easily made America million upon millions. We experienced an increase of growth in economics. There was also an increased expansion of the middle class. Many people started buying bigger homes

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    Mortenson‚ also known as Marilyn Monroewas and still is an icon because of her bravery and high self-esteem. She is so famous because she didn’t cover up her body‚ she embraced her curves and never hid them like most girls did back in the day “Imperfection is beauty‚madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Many women from her era weren’t as sexualized as she was and that made her more entertaining also. In 1962 Marilyn Monroe died at age 36. No one knows

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    threat to the still young settlements in the new world. The war of 1812 and events surrounding reminded everyone of this. In response‚ President James Monroe of America wrote the Monroe Doctrine‚ forever changing the country’s foreign policy and created separate domains of American and European influence. Two of the main influences of the Monroe Doctrine were the Napoleonic Wars and The Holy Alliance. Back in Europe‚ Spain’s internal political governing structure had overthrown Bourbon rule for

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    There were so many things wrong with Marilyn Monroe’s life but She still managed to accomplish great things.Marilyn Monroe had amazing fashion in her time‚ wich continues to influence people 50 years‚ and even now after her death. Marilyn Monroe had a difficult early life but still learned to adapt to it First of all‚ Marilyn Monroe had “a mentally unstable mother and absent father” This made it harder for her because she had no father like normal families‚ so she didn’t have a father

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    sexual appeal to her. That sexual appeal was make big by Marilyn Monroe. Known as one of the most photographed‚ most famous‚ and most misunderstood Hollywood actress of all time‚ Monroe changed Hollywood and set the bar high for the upcoming actresses. Marilyn Monroe not only changed Hollywood‚ but also changed the world through her acting‚ constant determination‚ and female strength. Marilyn Monroe changed the world through her acting. Her first movie‚ The Asphalt Jungle‚ was not very successful

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    Marilyn Monroe Overcomes Hardships Many celebrities that are put into the public eye all have an accomplishment that many people would not know to be obvious. Marilyn Monroe had a hard life when she was a child due to many circumstances but was still able to become one of the most famous actresses of all time. Marilyn Monroe had a troubled childhood‚ however‚ she did not let that control her life and fulfilled her dreams in becoming a successful actress. Norma Jeane Mortensen

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    Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson‚ June 1‚ 1926 – August 5‚ 1962) was an American actress and model. Famous for playing "dumb blonde" characters‚ she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s‚ emblematic of the era’s attitudes towards sexuality. Although she was a top-billed actress for only a decade‚ her films grossed $200 million by the time of her unexpected death in 1962.[1] She continues to be considered a major popular culture icon.[2] Born and raised in Los Angeles

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    Marilyn Monroe‚ born June 6th‚ 1926 died August 5th 1962. She died of a drug overdose when she was 36. She was such an inspiration for everyone in her time. She was liked by many people but also disliked by many. Everyone saw her as a sex symbol but I see her as a beautiful young lady that was very talented. Marilyn could dance‚ sing‚ act and model. People thought she was just a dumb blonde because of her movie ¨Gentlemen Prefer Blondes¨ but she really wasn´t. Marilyn came up with the most beautiful

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    art of Andy Warhol is a analysis on the condition of society and the obsession with fame and the famous. This included Andy‚ as he was completely enchanted by the American royalty status of movie stars and celebrities. He was overwhelmed by the power that tv network had over the ordinary person and saw the glowing box as something that was worshiped more often than most people go to church. His art reflected his belief in that by taking what we may see as just part of our everyday life and showing

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    since the 1950 era‚ yet some gender roles have remained the same. In the 1950s‚ men were returning from the war and rejoining the workforce. According to the U.S Department of State‚ 2017 many of the returning soldiers opted to leave the blue-collar jobs they had before the war to join the white collared work-force instead. Men were expected to be masculine‚ strong and the bread winners of the family. Ginger Voit wrote an article for synonym.com where she discussed that in the 1950s men were

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