John in 1999

John F. Kennedy Jr. was an American lawyer, journalist, and magazine publisher, who was born into the Kennedy family dynasty as the only son of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Known affectionately as "John-John" by the media during his childhood, he became a cultural icon in his own right as he grew older. Despite the tragedies that marked his family's history, JFK Jr. was seen as a symbol of hope and possibility, with his good looks, charm, and intelligence captivating the American public. In this way, he carried on the Kennedy legacy of public service and political ambition, while carving out his own unique path in the world.