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Historical documentary

President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute (1962): Cast

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President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute is a 1962 historical documentary starring John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and Henry Fonda. It runs 1 hour.

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President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute About?

The premise of President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute without spoilers.

The birthday celebration for President John F. Kennedy took place at the third Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962, drawing over 15,000 attendees, many of them well‑known celebrities. Organized as a Democratic Party fundraising gala, the evening highlighted a performance by Marilyn Monroe, who sang directly to the President.

President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • happy birthday to you
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Cast & crew

President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute Cast

John F. Kennedy leads the cast, with Marilyn Monroe and Henry Fonda.

Also Starring in President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute

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FAQ

President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute, each answered in a sentence.

How long is President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute?

President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute released?

President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute was released on May 19, 1962.

Who is in the cast of President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute?

President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute stars John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and Henry Fonda, among 9 credited actors.

Does President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute have a post-credit scene?

No. President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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