A revealing memoir has surfaced, shedding light on a scandalous affair between former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and a young intern who lost her virginity to him in the confines of his wife’s bedroom.
Mimi Alford, now a retired church administrator residing in New York City, discloses the intimate details of their 18-month relationship, which only concluded with Kennedy’s untimely demise.
The narrative unfolds as Alford recounts being a 19-year-old intern at the White House when the charismatic president seduced her during a pool party attended by close aides and other young women.
Alford vividly recalls the shock of losing her virginity to Kennedy, contrasting her own disbelief with his nonchalant demeanor, treating the encounter as entirely ordinary.
Despite her departure from Washington to pursue college, their liaison persisted, culminating in a final tryst just before Kennedy’s fateful journey to Dallas.
His parting words to her, expressing a desire for her company in Texas, resonated with a sense of longing and intimacy that characterized their clandestine relationship.
The memoir, titled “Once Upon a Secret: My Affair with President John F. Kennedy and Its Aftermath,” delves into the complexities of their affair, portraying Kennedy as both a source of emotional vulnerability and manipulation.
Alford recounts instances where the president exhibited controlling behavior, such as directing her to engage in s**ual acts with his acquaintances, including his younger brother Teddy, a proposition she adamantly refused.
Despite these troubling episodes, Alford paints a picture of a deeply intertwined relationship, wherein Kennedy sought solace and companionship from her during moments of personal crisis, such as the tragic loss of his infant son, Patrick.
Notably, during the tense Cuban missile crisis of 1962, Kennedy confided in Alford, hinting at his willingness to negotiate to prevent catastrophic consequences, uttering the chilling sentiment: “I’d rather my children were red than dead.”
The memoir exposes a side of President Kennedy often obscured by his public persona, revealing a man grappling with power, desire, and vulnerability behind closed doors.
Alford’s candid account offers a unique perspective on
