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In "Once Upon a Secret," Mimi Alford, a former White House intern, offers a firsthand account of her romance with President John F. Kennedy. The memoir details the decade‑long relationship that began in 1961, unfolded over eighteen months, and ultimately concluded with Kennedy’s tragic death. Alford provides personal insights into the political and personal dynamics of the early 1960s, shedding light on a little‑known chapter of American history through the eyes of an insider.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Mimi Alford
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