David Conover
American journalist (1919-1983) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 64
David Conover was an author and documentary photographer who is credited with discovering Marilyn Monroe while taking photos for Yank magazine.
David Conover is read about 29 times a day, in 11 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 13 July 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
While attached to the U.S. Army Air Forces' First Motion Picture Unit, his commanding officer was future U.S. president Ronald Reagan, who had sent Conover to the Radioplane Munitions Factory, where he discovered Monroe.
Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1983 · aged 64
