Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929–1994) was an American public figure, First Lady during John F.

Kennedy's presidency (1961–1963).

She became an icon of style and grace, remembered for her composure following her husband's assassination and for leading the restoration of the White House.

Her 1968 marriage to Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis prompted the tabloid nickname "Jackie O." She later worked as a book editor in New York.

Often referred to simply as Jackie Kennedy or Jackie O.

firstlady

White House

Official presidential residence

diplomacy · protocol · social secretary · hostess · presidential family · state visits · cultural events · historic preservation · public service

style

pillbox hat

Small flat-topped brimless hat

bouffant · gloves · sunglasses · haute couture · Givenchy · Valentino · wraparound sunglasses · tailored · monochrome · pastel

publishing

editor

One who revises text

books · authors · acquisition · nonfiction · biography · memoir · curation · mentor

icon

Camelot

Legendary British royal seat

paparazzi · mystique · celebrity · glamour · trendsetter · influence · timeless · renowned · admired

tragedy

assassination

Murder of a prominent figure

mourning veil · funeral · cortege · Arlington · eternal flame · bereavement · loss · consolation · remembrance · memorial

family

Aristotle Onassis

Greek shipping billionaire

sister · children

philanthropy

historic preservation

Protecting significant old structures

charity · benefactor · foundation · legacy · civic duty · fundraising

Opposites
public image and elegance

Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisCourtney Love

Anna Nicole Smith · Tonya Harding · Roseanne Barr · Snooki · trailer trash

wealth and social class

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassisthe poor

privacy and discretion

Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisKim Kardashian

Paris Hilton · Madonna · exhibitionists · attention seekers

Family

Jacqueline, Kennedy, kenned, kenning

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G