Sex scandals involving John F Kennedy, the American president

New Delhi: The 35th president of America, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was not only a popular leader but also a leader with charismatic personality. His charm was such that he could magnetize women very convincingly. Therefore his list of extra-marital affairs is quite a long one and consists of six women; Marilyn Monroe, Gunilla von Post, Judith Campbell, Mary Pinchot Meyer, Marlene Dietrich, and Mimi Alford. Marilyn MonroeThe American model, actress and singer Marilyn Monroe had shared an intimate relationship with Kennedy. Their fervent and zealous affair was very evident at Kennedy's birthday party in 1962 where Monoroe was seen celebrating with full zeal and enthusiasm.Monroe's love interest was not only restricted to John Kennedy. The rumors were in the air that she also shared an intimate relationship with Attorney-General Robert Kennedy, John Kennedy's brother.But it is believed that her loyalty was with John Kennedy as she saw an opportunity to become the first lady by grabbing the position of John Kenndy's wife.When both Kennedys unexpectedly terminated their relationship with Monroe, she was broken and was rumoured to have initiated a number of illicit relationships. She died mysteriously in 1962 and her death raised fingers at Kennedy family. Her revelation about the intimacy that she shared with Kennedy brothers is believed to have harmed the name of the Kenneddys. Gunilla von PostSwedish socialite Gunilla von Post, who died two years back, also shared an illicit relationship with Kennedy. She started dating the 36-year old Massachusetts senator when she was 21. Their affair began only few weeks before Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier and the affair continued for 2 years after the marriage.Post and Kennedy met by chance in the French Riviera. He was mesmerized by her beauty. But few years after Kennedy's marriage, Gunilla and Kennedy had part ways as Kennedy's father advised him to end the extra marital relationship because it may prove to be a hurdle in his race to the White House.Judith Campbell ExnerJudith Campbell Exner was another love interest of John F Kennedy. They met in 1960 in Las Vegas. Kennedy was a senator and presidential candidate at that time. Exner wrote a memoir in which she mentions about becoming his mistress for a period of two years and visiting the White House after Kennedy became the President. Later, Exner got involved with Sam Giancana who was a prominent figure in Chicago Mafia. Exner and Kennedy's relationship was revealed and questions were raised over Kennedy's involvement in Mafia. However, after a while Exner testified and denied any information on Mafia involvement with Kennedy. Mimi AlfordMimi Alford was one of Kennedy's love interest who also wrote a book on her affair with John Kennedy. She testifies in her book about how she developed a relationship with the president while she was working as an intern at the White House. She also talks about the affair that lasted for 18-months and how they saw each other 6 days before he was assassinated. In her book she tells how she did not feel guilty about the fact that Kennedy was married. "I feel guilty about not having felt guilty for Mrs. Kennedy."Mary Pinchot MeyerAn American painter and socialite was reported several times to have about 30 meetings with John Kennedy. Claims were also made she used to get marijuana or LSD with her in almost every meeting. She died a mysterious death in 1964.Marlene DietrichThe German-American actress and singer had some personal meetings with Kennedy. She used to count John Kennedy among her conquest. She died in 1992 at the age of 90.

Sex scandals involving John F Kennedy, the American president

New Delhi: The 35th president of America, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was not only a popular leader but also a leader with charismatic personality. His charm was such that he could magnetize women very convincingly. Therefore

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