The attack on Pearl Harbor that pushed the United States into World War II 75 years ago this week caused much anxiety on the west coast. Fears of a follow-up invasion of the mainland caused the 1942 Rose Bowl game to be cancelled—at least temporarily. The government prohibited large public gatherings on the west coast and the Rose Parade and football game were both … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Pearl Harbor Forces Rose Bowl to North Carolina
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News and Notes: Joe DiMaggio Letter to Marilyn Monroe Fetches $78,125
Among the items in a large collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia sold over the weekend by Julien’s Auctions was a letter written by Joe DiMaggio just after hearing Monroe announced the couple was divorcing. Complete with DiMaggio’s hand-written envelope, the letter sold for $78,125. DiMaggio writes about watching the press conference on television. It is clear in the … [Read more...] about News and Notes: Joe DiMaggio Letter to Marilyn Monroe Fetches $78,125