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President Kennedy's Birthday Salute

President Kennedy's Birthday Salute

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President Kennedy's birthday celebration was held at the third Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962, and more than 15,000 people attended, including numerous celebrities. The event was a fundraising gala for the Democratic Party. Features Marilyn Monroe singing to JFK.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

19 May 1962

Country

United States of America

Cast

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Self

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Self

Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

Self

Jacqueline Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy

Self

Peggy Lee

Peggy Lee

Self

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Self

Peter Lawford

Peter Lawford

Self - Host

Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin

Self

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Self

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