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What notable costume did Bob Mackie sketch for Marilyn Monroe?

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Bob Mackie sketched the famous dress Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden, New York City, in 1962. Mackie produced the drawing for the sheer, formfitting, rhinestone-crusted gown while working for costume designer Jean Louis, who received the design credit.