Due to its proximity to the capital, McLean has historically been the home of numerous high-ranking government officials, diplomats, and business leaders.
* **Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis:** Former First Lady who spent her childhood at the Merrywood estate in McLean. * **Dick Cheney:** Former Vice President of the United States. * **Colin Powell:** Late former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. * **Antonin Scalia & Anthony Kennedy:** Late and former Supreme Court Justices who resided in the area. * **Steve Case:** Co-founder of AOL and prominent venture capitalist. * **Newt Gingrich:** Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. * **Max Scherzer:** Professional baseball pitcher (MLB) and World Series champion who lived in McLean during his tenure with the Nationals.