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The Woman between the Mob and Kennedy’s Cuba Plots

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The Woman between the Mob and Kennedy’s Cuba Plots

Before Judith Campbell Exner died in 1999, she decided to betray her earlier 1975 testimony before the Senate Church Committee hearing and reveal the truth about her affair with John F Kennedy – and her role in ferrying documents and cash to the mob. Kennedy and Exner’s affair began in 1960, after Frank Sinatra introduced … Read more

How JFK Acquired Cuban Cigars After Bay of Pigs Disaster

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How JFK Acquired Cuban Cigars After Bay of Pigs Disaster

by Cuba Journal staff In early 1962, President John F. Kennedy called his press secretary, Pierre Salinger, into his office to discuss an urgent matter. “I really need some help,” said Kennedy. “What do you want, Mr. President?” Salinger replied. “I need some cigars,” JFK replied. “Fine,” Salinger answered. “How many do you need?” “A … Read more