10 Most Scandalous DC Affairs
7. John F. Kennedy
As a young single man in the 1940s, Kennedy had affairs with Danish journalist Inga Arvad, and actress Gene Tierney. Later in married life, Kennedy reportedly had affairs with a number of women, including Marilyn Monroe, Gunilla von Post, Judith Campbell, Mary Pinchot Meyer, Marlene Dietrich, Mimi Alford, and his wife’s press secretary Pamela Turnure.
The extent of a relationship with Monroe will never be known, although it has been reported they spent a weekend together in March, 1962, while Kennedy was staying at Bing Crosby’s house. Furthermore, the White House switchboard noted calls from her during 1962. J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI director, received reports as to Kennedy’s indiscretions.
Kennedy inspired affection and loyalty from the members of his team and his supporters, including the logistics of his liaisons, which required secrecy and devotion. Kennedy believed that his friendly relationship with members of the press would help protect him from revelations about his sex life.
