Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Full Name: Jacqueline Bouvier
Profession: US First Lady

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was a prominent American figure best known as the wife of the 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy. She became an international symbol of style, elegance, and grace during her tenure as First Lady from 1961 until her husband's assassination in 1963.

After the death of President Kennedy, she married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis in 1968, further amplifying her public profile. Her second marriage was a significant media event, and she remained a central figure of American and international high society.

Following Onassis's death in 1975, she embarked on a successful career in publishing. She worked at Viking Press before moving to Doubleday, where she became a respected book editor. Her career in publishing was characterized by her meticulous attention to detail and her commitment to promoting works of historical and cultural significance.

Born: July 28, 1929
Birthplace: Southampton, New York, USA

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo

Died: May 19, 1994 (aged 64)
Cause of Death: Cancer

Married Life

  • 1940-07-22 Jacqueline Kennedy's parents John Vernou "Black Jack" Bouvier III and Janet (Norton Lee) divorce
  • 1953-09-12 American Senator John F. Kennedy (36) weds Jacqueline Bouvier (24) in Newport, Rhode Island
  • 1968-10-20 Jacqueline Kennedy marries Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis on the island of Scorpios

Historical Events

  • 1961-12-15 US President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy visit Puerto Rico - last official sitting presidential visit until Barack Obama in 2011
  • 1962-02-14 US 1st lady Jacqueline Kennedy conducts White House tour on TV
  • 1963-08-07 Jacqueline Kennedy becomes 1st US First Lady to give birth (Patrick Kennedy) since Mrs Cleveland
  • 1964-01-14 Jacqueline Kennedy's 1st public appearance (TV) since US President JFK's assassination
  • 1994-04-14 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis operated on for a bleeding ulcer

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