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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
| name = Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
| image = Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (JFKWHP-ST-91-1-62).jpg
| image =  
| caption = Official White House photo, 1961
| caption =  
| office = [[First Lady of the United States]]
| president = [[John F. Kennedy]]
| term_start = January 20, 1961
| term_end = November 22, 1963
| predecessor = [[Mamie Eisenhower]]
| successor = [[Lady Bird Johnson]]
| birth_name = Jacqueline Lee Bouvier
| birth_name = Jacqueline Lee Bouvier
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1929|7|28|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1929|07|28}}
| birth_place = [[Southampton, New York]], U.S.
| birth_place = Southampton, New York, U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1994|5|19|1929|7|28|mf=y}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1994|05|19|1929|07|28}}
| death_place = [[New York City]], U.S.
| death_place = New York City, New York, U.S.
| resting_place = [[Arlington National Cemetery]]
| resting_place = Arlington National Cemetery
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| nationality = American
| children = [[Caroline Kennedy|Caroline]], [[John F. Kennedy Jr.|John Jr.]], [[Patrick Bouvier Kennedy|Patrick]]
| education = [[Vassar College]], [[George Washington University]]
| education = [[Vassar College]], [[George Washington University]] (BA)
| occupation = [[Editor]], [[First Lady of the United States]]
| signature = Jacqueline Kennedy Signature.svg
| spouse = [[John F. Kennedy]] (m. 1953; died 1963) <br> [[Aristotle Onassis]] (m. 1968; died 1975)
| children = [[Caroline Kennedy]], [[John F. Kennedy Jr.]], [[Patrick Bouvier Kennedy]]
}}
}}


'''Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis''' (née Bouvier; July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who served as [[First Lady of the United States]] from 1961 to 1963 as the wife of President [[John F. Kennedy]]. She was known for her style, elegance, and contributions to the arts and preservation of historic architecture.
'''Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis''' (née Bouvier; July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and editor who served as [[First Lady of the United States]] from 1961 to 1963 as the wife of [[President John F. Kennedy]]. Her popularity as First Lady was due to her dedication to the historic preservation of the [[White House]] and her fashion sense.


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born on July 28, 1929, in [[Southampton, New York]], to John Vernou Bouvier III and Janet Norton Lee. She had a younger sister, [[Lee Radziwill|Caroline Lee]]. Jacqueline spent her early years in New York City and East Hampton, New York. She attended the [[Holton-Arms School]], the [[Miss Porter's School]], and later [[Vassar College]] before transferring to [[George Washington University]], where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French literature.
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born on July 28, 1929, in [[Southampton, New York]]. She was the daughter of [[John Vernou Bouvier III]] and [[Janet Norton Lee]]. Jacqueline spent her early years in [[New York City]] and [[East Hampton, New York]]. She attended [[Vassar College]] and later transferred to [[George Washington University]], where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French literature.


== Marriage to John F. Kennedy ==
== Marriage to John F. Kennedy ==
Jacqueline met then-Congressman [[John F. Kennedy]] at a dinner party in 1952. They married on September 12, 1953, at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island. The couple had four children: [[Caroline Kennedy|Caroline]], [[John F. Kennedy Jr.|John Jr.]], [[Patrick Bouvier Kennedy|Patrick]], and a stillborn daughter, Arabella.
Jacqueline married [[John F. Kennedy]], then a U.S. Senator from [[Massachusetts]], on September 12, 1953. The couple had three children: [[Caroline Kennedy]], [[John F. Kennedy Jr.]], and [[Patrick Bouvier Kennedy]]. As First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy was known for her restoration of the [[White House]] and her emphasis on arts and culture.
 
== First Lady of the United States ==
As First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy was known for her dedication to the arts and historic preservation. She led the restoration of the [[White House]], which included the establishment of the White House Historical Association and the creation of the White House guidebook. Her televised tour of the White House in 1962 was widely acclaimed and brought her national recognition.
 
== Assassination of John F. Kennedy ==
On November 22, 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated in [[Dallas, Texas]], while riding in a motorcade with Jacqueline at his side. Her composure during and after the assassination earned her admiration worldwide. She played a significant role in planning her husband's state funeral, which was watched by millions around the globe.


== Later Life and Marriage to Aristotle Onassis ==
== Later Life and Marriage to Aristotle Onassis ==
In 1968, Jacqueline married Greek shipping magnate [[Aristotle Onassis]]. The marriage provided her with financial security and privacy from the media. After Onassis's death in 1975, Jacqueline returned to the United States and began a career in publishing, working as an editor for [[Viking Press]] and later [[Doubleday]].
After the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy moved to [[New York City]] and worked as a book editor. In 1968, she married [[Aristotle Onassis]], a wealthy Greek shipping magnate. Following Onassis's death in 1975, Jacqueline returned to her career in publishing.


== Death and Legacy ==
== Death and Legacy ==
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis died on May 19, 1994, in [[New York City]] from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. She was buried beside President Kennedy at [[Arlington National Cemetery]]. Her legacy includes her contributions to the arts, historic preservation, and her enduring influence on American culture and style.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis died on May 19, 1994, in [[New York City]] from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She is remembered for her contributions to the arts and historic preservation, as well as her influence on fashion and culture.


== Related Pages ==
== See Also ==
* [[John F. Kennedy]]
* [[First Ladies of the United States]]
* [[Caroline Kennedy]]
* [[Kennedy family]]
* [[John F. Kennedy Jr.]]
* [[Aristotle Onassis]]
* [[White House Historical Association]]
* [[First Lady of the United States]]
* [[Assassination of John F. Kennedy]]
* [[Arlington National Cemetery]]
* [[Arlington National Cemetery]]


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== References ==
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* {{Cite book |last=Klein |first=Edward |title=The Kennedy Curse: Why America's First Family Has Been Haunted by Tragedy for 150 Years |year=2003 |publisher=St. Martin's Press |isbn=978-0312312925}}
* {{Cite web |url=https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/jacqueline-kennedy |title=Jacqueline Kennedy |publisher=John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum |access-date=October 10, 2023}}
 
== External Links ==
* [https://www.jfklibrary.org/ John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum]
 
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Revision as of 04:26, 29 December 2024


Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis (née Bouvier; July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and editor who served as First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963 as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. Her popularity as First Lady was due to her dedication to the historic preservation of the White House and her fashion sense.

Early Life and Education

Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born on July 28, 1929, in Southampton, New York. She was the daughter of John Vernou Bouvier III and Janet Norton Lee. Jacqueline spent her early years in New York City and East Hampton, New York. She attended Vassar College and later transferred to George Washington University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French literature.

Marriage to John F. Kennedy

Jacqueline married John F. Kennedy, then a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, on September 12, 1953. The couple had three children: Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Jr., and Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. As First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy was known for her restoration of the White House and her emphasis on arts and culture.

Later Life and Marriage to Aristotle Onassis

After the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy moved to New York City and worked as a book editor. In 1968, she married Aristotle Onassis, a wealthy Greek shipping magnate. Following Onassis's death in 1975, Jacqueline returned to her career in publishing.

Death and Legacy

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis died on May 19, 1994, in New York City from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She is remembered for her contributions to the arts and historic preservation, as well as her influence on fashion and culture.

See Also

References

  • Edward,
 The Kennedy Curse: Why America's First Family Has Been Haunted by Tragedy for 150 Years, 
  
 St. Martin's Press, 
 2003, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-0312312925,

Jacqueline Kennedy(link). {{{website}}}. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.


Accessed October 10, 2023.



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