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Peabody win for 'Eames: The Architect & the Painter'

Peabody win for 'Eames: The Architect & the Painter'

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The “Black Sitting” session with Marilyn Monroe

The “Black Sitting” session with Marilyn Monroe

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Marilyn Monroe's most iconic photograph in blowing dress

Marilyn Monroe's most iconic photograph in blowing dress

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Marilyn Monroe's relationship with Arthur Miller

Marilyn Monroe's relationship with Arthur Miller

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Marilyn Monroe's identity according to Norman Mailer

Marilyn Monroe's identity according to Norman Mailer

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Marilyn Monroe's nude photograph by Leif-Erik Nygards

Marilyn Monroe's nude photograph by Leif-Erik Nygards

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Why Marilyn Monroe was "made for a camera"

Why Marilyn Monroe was "made for a camera"

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The influence Marilyn Monroe had on many generations

The influence Marilyn Monroe had on many generations

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The many images of Marilyn Monroe's "Ballerina" session

The many images of Marilyn Monroe's "Ballerina" session

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The silent process of developing a photo of Marilyn Monroe

The silent process of developing a photo of Marilyn Monroe

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Inventing David Geffen: 'I'm in love with Cher!'

Inventing David Geffen: 'I'm in love with Cher!'

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Inventing David Geffen: David Geffen In Three Words

Inventing David Geffen: David Geffen In Three Words

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American Masters

The Atlanta Race Riot 1906

Born in 1900, young Margaret Mitchell was profoundly influenced by a violent race riot perpetrated by white mobs against innocent blacks. The Atlanta Race Riot of 1906 ravaged her home city and haunted the hub of the South for decades.