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mahatmakanejeeves

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Tue Dec 27, 2022, 06:13 PM Dec 2022

On this day, December 27, 1901, Marlene Dietrich was born.

Film star Marlene Dietrich was #BornOnThisDay, Dec. 27, 1901. Remembered for her humanitarian efforts during WW II, helping refugees & providing morale on the front lines for USA soldiers. Received the Medal of Freedom in 1947. Passed in 1992 (age 90). #RIP #LGBTQ #LesbianFreedom


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On this day, December 27, 1901, Marlene Dietrich was born. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2022 OP
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