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Marilyn Monroe sings “Happy Birthday to You” to John F. Kennedy

By: Manuela Martinez, Spring Reporter
May 19, 2017
Photo Credit: Time & Life Pictures/Getty Image

On this day in history in 1962, the famous actor Marilyn Monroe sings to John F. Kennedy at a Democratic fundraiser in New York’s Madison Square Garden.

“Now I can retire from politics, after having had ‘Happy Birthday’ sung to me by such a sweet wholesome girl as Marilyn Monroe.” 

– John F. Kennedy

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Manuela Martinez
Manuela Martinez, Spring Reporter
Manuela Martinez is a 16 year old junior Spring Editor and Reporter for the Declaration in Colonia High School. She has spent most of her life in Colonia and currently lives with her Mom, Dad, and baby sister. Additionally, her love for volleyball has kept her in the sport all-year-round, including playing for the high school team. She aspires to play in college either for beach or indoor. Martinez also wants to major in legal studies and continue on with law school. She enjoys reading plenty of different books along the genres of suspense, thriller, young adult, and crime. Music also holds a special place in her heart and and she plans on attending as many music festivals as possible this summer. She prides herself in the cohesive Instagram feed she keeps. This also showcases her love for amateur photography.
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