Jackie Kennedy’s Understanding of JFK’s Infidelity Revealed

The untold truth about Jacqueline Kennedy's knowledge of her husband's extramarital affairs has been a lingering question for the past fifty years.

Despite the revelations that have emerged regarding President John F. Kennedy's alleged infidelities, the extent to which his wife was aware or unaware remains a mystery.

When JFK assumed office in 1961, he and Jackie had only been married for a little over seven years.

However, it didn't take long for the president to become entangled in a web of frequent s**ual liaisons, as journalist Seymour Hersh detailed in his book, “The Dark Side of Camelot,” published in 1997.

In this week's cover story of PEOPLE magazine, those close to Jackie shed light on her complex marriage, emphasizing that it was built on love and a certain level of understanding.

A close family friend reveals, “It was a marriage of its time.

At the end of the day, Jack always came back to Jackie.

They loved each other.”

The dynamic between Jackie and JFK was described as “kinetic” by a friend, who also mentioned that she had no intention of changing him.

It seems that Jackie's perception of marriage was influenced by her father, John Bouvier, a Wall Street stockbroker, who had his own indiscretions.

Pamela Keogh, author of “Jackie Style,” explains that Jackie grew up in a world where such behavior from men was accepted.

Liz Smith, a longtime New York City gossip columnist, who extensively covered JFK's alleged mistress Judith Exner, claims that influential figures like Truman Capote and Gore Vidal informed her that Jackie knew about Exner and other women mentioned in her stories.

Jackie valued her privacy and was unmatched in her discretion.

Cornelia Guest, whose mother was a close friend of the First Lady, shares that Jackie and her peers had a “turn the other cheek” mentality when it came to their husbands' infidelities.

Discussing such matters was not their focus; instead, they remained pragmatic and focused on their children and other activities.

The complexities of Jackie Kennedy's marriage to JFK highlight the delicate balance of love and understanding that existed between them.

Although the full extent of her knowledge about his affairs may never be known, one thing is clear: Jackie found the strength to persevere and carry on despite the challenges she faced.