Jackie Kennedy

Date of Birth: July 28, 1929

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Date of Death: May 19, 1994

Biography

Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, popularly known as Jackie Kennedy, was born on July 28, 1929, in Southampton, New York. She served as the First Lady of the United States from January 20, 1961, to November 22, 1963, during the presidency of her husband, John F. Kennedy. Jackie was renowned for her elegance, style, and grace, and she played a significant role in restoring the White House, making it a symbol of American culture and history. Jackie graduated from George Washington University in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French literature. Before her marriage to John F. Kennedy on September 12, 1953, she worked as a journalist and photographer. During her tenure as First Lady, she embarked on a major renovation of the White House and was passionate about arts and culture, often hosting performances and exhibitions. After the tragic assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, Jackie moved to New York City and later married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis in 1968. She continued to be a prominent public figure and worked as a book editor until her death on May 19, 1994.

5 Interesting Facts about Jackie Kennedy

1. Jackie Kennedy was fluent in French, Spanish, and Italian.

2. She was the first First Lady to hire a White House curator and establish a Fine Arts Committee.

3. Jackie won an Emmy Award for her televised tour of the White House in 1962.

4. She was an accomplished equestrian and loved riding horses from a young age.

5. Jackie worked as a book editor for Viking Press and Doubleday after her second husband’s death.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jackie Kennedy

1. “The only routine with me is no routine at all.”

2. “There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.”

3. “One must not let oneself be overwhelmed by sadness.”

4. “I want to live my life, not record it.”

5. “History, after all, is the memory of a nation.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jackie Kennedy Onassis achieved a net worth of approximately $50 million at the time of her death.

Children

Jackie Kennedy had four children with John F. Kennedy: 1. Arabella Kennedy (stillborn, 1956) 2. Caroline Bouvier Kennedy (born November 27, 1957) 3. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. (born November 25, 1960, died July 16, 1999) 4. Patrick Bouvier Kennedy (born August 7, 1963, died August 9, 1963)