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Date of Birth
My name is Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and I was born on July 28,1929. I was born in Southhampton New York. My dad is John, he is a stockbroker and my mom is Janet. I have one younger sister, Caroline, and she was born in 1933. -
My Interests
I was very lucky to be born into a priviledged family. As a child, I was curious, mischievous and bright. I loved dancing ballet until I was 12, because my mom loved ballet. Ever since I was a little girl, my favorite thing to do was to go horseback riding, I even particpated in a few competitions! -
My Education
As a child, I attended the highly respected boarding school: Miss. Porters. I went to Vassar University in New York and studied history, literature, art and French.For my junior year, I got to go study abroad in Paris, I loved it so much. I graduated with my Bachelors in French Literature from George Washington University in Washington D.C. -
I Became A Kennedy
On September 12, 1953 I married John Fitzgerald Kennedy. At the time, John was a congressman. We met at a dinner party and it was love at first sight! -
I Became A Mom
I gave birth to my first child, a girl, on November 27, 1957. John and I named her Caroline, after my sister. I gave birth to my second child, John F. Kennedy Jr. on November 25, 1960. Sadly, I lost my second son, Patrick, shortly after birth in August of 1963. -
My Life as First Lady
On November 8, 1960, my husband, John, won the race for presidency of the United States of America. Over night I became a role model to many. I was looked up to for my fashion sense, my education, my beauty and my personality. My main goal while living in the White House was to restore it will original furniature and art owned by previous presidents. -
The Loss of My Husband
While riding in a convertable during a parade in Dallas, Texas, my husband John was assinated. My heart was broken and so were the hearts of so many Americans. I once said and still believe that "There'll be great presidents again, but there'll never be another Camelot again.". Camelot is a metaphor I used to describe John. -
My Second Marriage
I married my second husband, Aristotle Onassis on October 20, 1968. Aristotle was a wealthy greek shipping magnate. Sadly, he died only 7 years later, leaving me as a widow once again. I took this time to focus on my career that I put on hold for John. I became a book editor in New York. -
The World Lost An Icon
On May 19, 1994 I died of cancer at the age of 64. I was burried next to my first love, President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetary. During my lifetime, I expereinced loss but also expereinced a lot of love. I touched the lives of many and let many touch my life.
