Marilyn Monroe sang “Happy Birthday to You Mr. President”. Who was the President she sang it to?

President John F. Kennedy was born on the 29th of May, but he celebrated his 45th birthday ten days earlier, on the 19th of May, 1962. A song by Marilyn Monroe was one of the most precious and exceptional presents the president received that day.

Monroe sang the traditional "Happy Birthday to You" lyrics in a sultry, intimate voice, with "Mr. President" inserted as Kennedy's name. After Monroe's performance a large cake was given to the president and he was invited on the stage. More than 15 thousand people took part in that famous celebration, including many celebrities.

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Hermanus

Chris Lee nah. I'm South African still young and I knew this one.

Allison Gliemi Cath

Doubt that was the most "precious" gift from Marilyn

Martin Retzolk

How cold anyone have missed this one???

Briizii VonSchuler

Chris Lee I was born in 1991 and got it spot on. All depends on the school system. LOL

William Laughlin

No, it was the end of the affair. After that night they never saw each other again.

Chris Lee

Different generation - different culture

Player

The dress she wore was unforgettable.

Jackie

I think her suicide could have been faked. She had dirt on the Kennedys ( Bobby as well as John) so she had to go before possibly telling all in a press release.

Dmanx1000

I bet it wasn't 🤣🤣🤣

littlemary

madoqua, yes she was there

Marienne Litolff

I agree that Marilyn was a talented actress - her image as a seductress overcame her reputation as an actress for some people but she played some serious roles such as in “River of No Return”, “Bus Stop” and “Some Like It Hot” and “The Misfits”, and maybe she had affairs with some prominent people but don’t forget ... they had affairs with her too, and it takes two to tango! And there is some question about how her death appeared to be “posed” which may never be answered. She was something special!

tinaloflin

Allison Gliemi Cath, I think her best gift was never given the chance to come out of her. Her talent was underused.

tinaloflin

Marilyn Monroe could have been a great dramatic actress if someone had given her a chance. She had talent no one tealized. I wish someone had helped her before she was found dead of an overdose. Who knows what she could have done with her life? So tragic, and an indictment of the times: no one took time to help her...

cajunseahawks

You must be a lowlife yourself then according to your know!magoutsiders,

SANDYLITTLE

EASY ONE.

magoutsiders

John Kennedy was a low life. Ted Kennedy was a bigger low life. They both got if from their dad who was also a low life.

magoutsiders

madoqua, And because of that, Jackie had them both waxed.

magoutsiders

William Laughlin, And you know that how?

johnfx

Did you know that Audrey Hepburn sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK at his last birthday party? Unlike the previous birthday party, it was a private party.

madoqua

I DON'T THINK HIS WIFE, JACKIE, ATTENDED THAT PARTY SINCE IT WAS 'PUBLICLY RUMORED' THAT MARILYN MONROE WAS HIS MISTRESS AND HER (MM'S) PERFORMANCE WAS A VERY VERY LOW CLASS [INSULTING] SLAP IN AMERICA'S CLASSIEST FIRST LADY'S FACE. I REMEMBER HEARING SOMETHING ABOUT JACK BEING MORTIFIED BY HIS MISTRESS' SHAMELESS PERFORMANCE THAT CAUSED THE MOTHER OF HIS CHILDREN TO FEEL HUMILIATED IN FRONT OF THE ENTIRE WORLD. I WAS ONLY A KID AT THE TIME, BUT MY HEART WENT OUT TO HER.