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Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
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Birthdate
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07/28/1929
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Death date
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05/19/1994
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President
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John F. Kennedy
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Dates of service
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01/20/1961-11/22/1963
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Relationship to president
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Spouse
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Other Marriages
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Second marriage to Aristotle Onassis
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Websites
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JFK Library and Museum: Life of Jacqueline B. Kennedy
National First Ladies Library Biography of Jackie Kennedy
The White House: Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy
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Papers/letters collections
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JFK Library: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
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Historical sites
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The Homes of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Gravesite
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Fascinating details
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- 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.
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