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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

1929–1994

First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963

Late 20th Century

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Key Dates

Death

1994 May 19, 1994 →

Biography

Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis, nicknamed Jackie Kennedy or Jackie O following her second marriage, was the first lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963 as the wife of John F. Kennedy. She redefined the role of first lady by hosting cultural and intellectual events, leading the restoration of the White House, and influencing 1960s fashion with the "Jackie Look".

Source: Wikipedia · Compiled March 2026 · AI-summarized

Timeline

1929
Birth

First Lady of the United States (d. 1994)

July 28 →
1994
Death

American journalist, 37th First Lady of the United States (b. 1929)

May 19 →

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