Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy was the undisputed queen of a country that claims no royalty. Jacqueline, known to America as Jackie, resembled everything elegant and glamorous. She was a role model to women all over the world. Born in Southampton, New York on July 28, 1929, she was the daughter of "Black-Jack" Bouvier, a well known Wall Street wheeler-dealer and Janet Lee. Unfortunately, Jackie's childhood was rocky. The depression stripped the family of all they had. Jackie's father and mother were eventually divorced and her mother re-married. Jealousy of Janet's new husband consumed Jackie's father and created a never ending battle between the two. This instability created a deep insecurity deep within Jackie; however, she never showed this side to the public. .
In 1947, Jackie was named debutante of the year. She attended Vassar and eventually went to Europe where University of Grenoble and the Sorbonne. In 1951, she finished her education at George Washington University. After school she obtained a job as the inquiring photographer for the Washington-Times Herald. In 1952 at a Washington dinner party, she met John Fitzgerald Kennedy. He was a war hero and a young congressman with his eye on the White House. He would later become her husband and the youngest President of the United States of American. Jackie's proudest legacy was her restoration of the White House. .
The Kennedy's life together seemed picture-perfect to America, but in reality, Jackie turned a blind eye to her husband's affairs. In 1956 Jackie gave birth to their first child who was sadly stillborn. Turmoil brought the couple back together. The Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban missile crisis gave Jackie a chance to stand by her husband, and the death of their two day old son, Patrick, gave John a chance to finally stand by his wife when she needed him.
On November 22, 1963 the Kennedy's life would change forever. John was assassinated while campaigning in Dallas.
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Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis made a big impact on the world with her classic beauty, timeless elegance, tremendous talents, and wonderful personality. ... Jacqueline Kennedy was born on July 28, 1929 in Southampton, New York to her parents Janet Lee and John Vernon Bouvier III. She received her nickname "Jackie" from her dad. ... Jackie was 13. ... (Source 2, 11) She met John Fitzgerald Kennedy who at the time was the most eligible bachelor in the capitol. ...
Early Years John Fitzgerald Kennedy, known as JFK, was born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was the second child of Joseph Kennedy, Sr. and Rose Kennedy, who would eventually have nine children--JFK's older brother Joe Jr., and his younger siblings Rosemary, Kathleen, Eunice, Patricia, Robert and Edward. This generation of Kennedys would eventually become one of America's most famous political families. ... In 1937, while JFK was still in his sophomore year, Joseph Kennedy, Sr. was appointed Ambassador to Great Britain. This prestigious post opened new social av...
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On April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson became the 1st African American to play major league baseball. ... Kennedy, and Nelson Rockefeller. ... Nelson Rockefeller, who later appointed Jackie as a special assistant of community affairs. ... In 1970 he organized the Jackie Robinson construction company. ... The Jackie Robinson Foundation carries on the struggle for dignity, unity and courageous leadership that where the hallmark of Jackie Robinson's life: " Jackie as a figure of history was a rock in the water, creating concentric circles and the ripples of new possibility. ...
Skiing was also a new sport, and in this Jackie Kennedy was the first woman to ski. ... In baseball, 1962, Jackie Robinson the first black American to play in major league baseball was placed in the Baseball Hall of Fame for his talent. ... Kennedy vs. ... Kennedy died two years ago. ... Kennedy left many people hopeless. ...
Kennedy assassination evokes thoughts of conspiracy in much of contemporary U.S. society. ... He was accompanied by his wife Jackie Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson, and Texas governor John Connally. ... Both Kennedy and Connally were wounded, but only Kennedy's were fatal. Kennedy was pronounced dead at 1:00 p.m. ... Kennedy (commonly known as The Warren Commission). ...
