Jacqueline Lee Bouvier "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 - May 19, 1994) was the wife of United States President John F. Kennedy. Jacqueline was the First Lady of the United States from 1961 - 1963 when John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Jackie Kennedy later married the extremely successful businessman Aristotle Onassis. This hurt Jackie's public appearance, but she always remained a celebrity through her lifetime.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, also known as Jackie Kennedy, was a prominent American figure who made a lasting impact on American culture and history. Born Jacqueline Lee Bouvier on July 28, 1929, she grew up in New York City and attended prestigious schools before studying at George Washington University.
In 1953, she married John F. Kennedy, who later became the 35th President of the United States. During her time as First Lady, she became known for her impeccable fashion sense, her support of the arts, and her efforts to restore the White House to its historical glory.
After JFK's assassination in 1963, Jacqueline remarried to Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis and continued to be a prominent public figure. She later worked as an editor and as a book publisher, helping to bring attention to important literary works.
Throughout her life, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis remained a beloved and influential figure in American society, inspiring generations with her grace, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to public service.
The 1960's were years of great change: Protests (Vietnam War, Free Speech, Civil Rights), assassinations (JFK, Martin Luther King Jr, Bobby Kennedy), conflict (the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Cold War, ...
I want to build a place where my son can meet his great-grandparents. My grandmother Marian Joyce (Benning) Kroetch always wanted to meet her great-grandchildren, but she died just a handful of years before my son's birth.
So while she didn't have the opportunity to meet him, at least he will be able to know her.
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