Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

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Mrs Kennedy in the Diplomatic Reception Room
Jacqueline Bouvier by David Berne, 1935
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John F. Kennedy after spinal surgery
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Jacqueline Kennedy at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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.

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