(35) Jacqueline Kennedy

Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

Birthdate	07/28/1929
Death date	05/19/1994
President	John F. Kennedy
Dates of service	01/20/1961-11/22/1963
Relationship to president	Spouse
Other Marriages	Second marriage to Aristotle Onassis

Websites

JFK Library and Museum: Life of Jacqueline B. Kennedy

National First Ladies Library Biography of Jackie Kennedy

Papers/letters collections

Historical sites

The Homes of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

Fascinating details

Although remaining aloof, Jackie Kennedy’s glamor and confidence piqued the nation’s interest, television aiding in elevating Jackie to celebrity status.
She often missed social events to take care of her children.
Although she did not often comment on important issues, Jackie’s capability of doing so represented a new model of womanhood, one that allowed women to be both beautiful and intelligent.
Contributed to the expansion of the arts in the United States.
Oversaw the restoration of the White House to include restoring the White House’s original furnishings and opening a nursery school in the White House for her children and some children of the administration staff.
Listed as one of Gallup’s Most Admired Men and Women in years 1962-1966.
Five years after the death of President Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy generated controversy by marrying Aristotle Onassis, one of the richest businessmen in the world.