953 nut 51,018 #1 Posted May 19, 2016 5-19-1962 "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" is a song sung by actress and singer Marilyn Monroe on Saturday, May 19, 1962, for President John F. Kennedy at a celebration of his forty-fifth birthday, ten days before the actual date (Tuesday, May 29). Monroe sang the traditional "Happy Birthday to You" lyrics in a sultry, intimate voice, with "Mr. President" inserted as Kennedy's name. She continued the song with a snippet from the classic song, "Thanks for the Memory", for which she had written new lyrics specifically aimed at Kennedy. Thanks, Mr. President For all the things you've done The battles that you've won The way you deal with U.S. Steel And our problems by the ton We thank you so much Afterwards, as an enormous birthday cake was presented to him, President Kennedy came on stage and joked about Monroe's version of the song, saying, "I can now retire from politics after having had Happy Birthday sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way," alluding to Marilyn's delivery, skintight dress, and image as a sex symbol. The song and Monroe's performance have been remembered for numerous reasons. It was one of her last major public appearances before her death less than three months later on August 5, 1962. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy did not attend the celebration. Monroe was accompanied by jazz pianist Hank Jones. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #2 Posted May 19, 2016 Too bad the Kennedy's had her whacked less than 3 months later. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #3 Posted May 19, 2016 That's just so wrong... on so many different levels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #4 Posted May 19, 2016 Just saying.... 1+1=2. Per the 1st post, Jacqueline Kennedy did not attend the celebration. Now why would that be? Bobby Kennedy visited her twice the day she died.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2630449/EXCLUSIVE-Bobby-Kennedy-ordered-Marilyn-Monroes-murder-lethal-injection-prevent-revealing-torrid-affairs-RFK-JFK-dirty-Kennedy-family-secrets-new-book-claims.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites