Marilyn in Korea

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Never-seen-before photos of Marilyn Monroe wooing soldiers in the aftermath of the Korean War.

Monroe interrupted her honeymoon in Japan with baseball star Joe DiMaggio in 1954 to visit troops who had been fighting on the front line.

The whirlwind tour saw the her perform 10 shows over four days to more than 100,000 soldiers and marines who were celebrating the end of three years of combat.

Marilyn’s I.D. card issued by the Department Of Defense.

Marilyn arriving by helicopter for the concert.

With some lucky G.I.’s

Marilyn’s dressing room.

Marilyn with her band.

A little relaxation between shows.

The show continued into nightfall.

Marilyn wearing army fatigues.

Marilyn preparing to depart after finishing the concerts.