Jacqueline+Kennedy+Onassis

Introduction
"Once you can express yourself, you can tell the world what you want from it. . . All the changes in the world, for good or evil, were first brought about by words” (Jacqueline Kennedy goodreads.com). Jacqueline Kennedy was the first lady from 1961-1963. Jacqueline was best known for her marriage to John F. Kennedy in 1953, for being a great writer from a young age, a fashion icon, and well-educated and properly versed in several foreign languages (Loring). Jackie, as the public later began to refer to her, assisted John in his campaign for president by giving him quotes and historical references to later use in his speeches. Of all the things Jackie accomplished she was best acclaimed for her appreciation for literature and the arts (Gordon). She even turned the White House into a showcase for the arts while she was first lady. Devastatingly in 1963 Jackie sat alongside her husband when he was assassinated (Rotella). From her marriage to John she produced two children Caroline and John Jr. The first lady was fiercely private and was praised for raising her children well despite the constant unwanted public attention she and her family received. She later married oil tycoon Aristotle Onassis in 1968. From her marriage to Aristotle she had no children. Jacqueline, though a socialite, favored privacy in her life which she finally achieved when she married Aristotle. Jacqueline died a widow and never remarried after Aristotle (First Lady Biography).

On July 28 1929 in a Southampton Hospital, New York Jacqueline Bouvier was born. Jacqueline was born into a wealthy family with one blood sister, two half sibling, and later a step brother. When she got older Jacqueline attended Vassar College and George Washington University. Before her marriage to John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline wrote many essays and poems that were published in local newspapers. She also worked as a camera girl for the Washington Times-Herald and earned $42.50 a week. Her job was to interview citizens as well as photograph them. Jacqueline later continued to work as an editor and author for Doubleday and Tiffany Company after the assassination of JFK. (First Lady Biography). Jacqueline Kennedy became the first lady from 1961-1963 (First Lady Biography). Jacqueline was best known for her marriage to John F. Kennedy in 1953, for being a great writer from a young age, a fashion icon, and well-educated and properly versed in several foreign languages (Matthews).Jackie, as the public later began to refer to her, assisted John in his campaign for president by giving him quotes and historical references to later use in his speeches. Of all the things Jackie accomplished she was best acclaimed for her appreciation for literature and the arts. She even turned the White House into a showcase for the arts while she was first lady. Devastatingly in 1963 Jackie sat alongside her husband when he was assassinated. From her marriage to John she produced two children Caroline and John Jr (First Lady Biography). The first lady was fiercely private and was praised for raising her children well despite the constant unwanted public attention she and her family received (Larson). She later married oil tycoon Aristotle Onassis in 1968. From her marriage to Aristotle she had no children. Jacqueline, though a socialite, favored privacy in her life which she finally achieved when she married Aristotle. Jacqueline died a widow and never remarried after Aristotle (First Lady Biography). Jackie later died at the age of 64 in 1994 in her own apartment. (Loring, Matthews, First Lady Biography).
 * Personal Background**

Jackie Kennedy, America’s 35th first lady (Compton’s Britannica) was best known for how fiercely private in public she was, her strong personality, and eclectic knowledge and fashion sense (Larson). The first lady renovated the white house adding her vey own sense of style, gracefulness, and above all flair (Compton’s Britannica). Jackie was also admired for her knowledge of multiple different languages and for her appreciation for the arts (Compton’s Britannica). She and her husband John were a handsome couple that received much public attention that Jackie did not always welcome. Because of how private Jacqueline was she had resorted to writing secret letters to a priest about her personal life so as to keep any kind of scandal out of the papers and the media (Larson). Private as she was Jackie was also a very attentive and compassionate lady. She took very good care of her two children while maintaining the privacy she wanted (Loring). She was also very protective of her children that she also wanted to keep out of the eyes of the press (Loring).This task was not always easy especially after her husband’s assassination. The single mother had been sitting right next to her husband when he was assassinated. She refused to take off her blood-stained outfit that she had been wearing because she wanted the world to see the remorse she had felt over what had happened to her husband. This lady was viewed as an even stronger women for how well she held up during the time of her husband’s assassination (Gordon). The first lady was renounced for her radiance and beauty as well as her style and strong understanding of class. Though she did face things that most people would be unable to cope with she stayed as strong, private and respected as she had always been (Loring). It was rumored that the first lady had suffered from PTSD but even still she remained calm and collected (Gordon).
 * Personality Traits**

In her lifetime Jacqueline Kennedy faced many obstacles that eventually lead to mental health issues. Jackie was wife to John F. Kennedy. Although her husband was a politician Jackie had no interest in politics which lead to the suffering of her marriage (Matthews). Because of her husbands’ political standing Jackie and her family were quite often in the eyes of the public. She and her family occasionally suffered scorn from reporters and slander from the media. This kind of attention made Jackie feel oppressed. Jackie also had to share John with several other women for political and social reasons (Matthews). From a young age Jackie was also pressured to marry well this caused severe stress to her all her life (Rotella). Unfortunately for the first lady, she miscarried a baby in August of 1963. The baby would have been named Patrick. Jackie also later gave birth to a still born daughter ( Britannica). To add to her tragedies Jackie sat right alongside her husband when he was assassinated (Gordon). After the death of her husband Jackie felt she had to completely hide from the public (Loring). The loving wife dealt with enormous stress while having to plan her husband’s funeral (Britannica). The former first lady was diagnosed with PTSD (Gordon).
 * Obstacles**

In her life time Jackie Kennedy was a powerful female role model, who was loved by everyone (Rotella). She wrote many books that gave insight to her life as first lady. Sher was also acclaimed for raising two children (Matthews). The young first lady was politically savvy, and well versed in her etiquette. She also passed a law the donated valuable art work to charity houses (Britannica).Jackie also wrote letters that changed how the public viewed her (Larson). She sued William Manchester for a book he wrote describing her husband’s death. That she was witness to (Matthews). “I want minimum information given with maximum politeness.”(Jackie Kennedy.brainyquotes.com). Jackie dedicated herself to the political interest of her husband; however, she did not interest herself in such affairs. Due to this her marriage suffered (Matthews). The letters that Jackie wrote to a priest described her crumbling marriage with John (Loring). Because the public loved her, they took pity on her situation which she did not appreciate (Rotella). Even though she was in the spot light of the media Jackie preferred to keep her private life concealed from the public (Larson). The cultured first lady was acclaimed for her ability to speak three languages. French, English, and Spanish, being the three languages. She wanted the white house to showcase all talented individuals of arts. For example she particularly invested her time in music prodigies, sculptors, and painters (Britannica). The first lady was also admired for her strong fashion sense. She brought a new definition to style and grace in the fashion world (Rotella). The public mostly admired Jackie for her calm demeanor and pose in front of cameras (Loring). “I don’t think the any men who are faithful to their wives.” (Jackie Kennedy.brainyqoutes.com). Throughout her marriage the first lady was often depressed by the possibility of her husband having an affair (Larson). After his death a man by the name of William Manchester wrote a book titled The Death of The President (Gordon). Jackie sued Manchester for this book because it eluted to Johns wondering eye (Larson). Jackie did not mourn the death of her husband alone. The public most identifies her with being present when he was assassinated, and for how show continued to raise her family in spite of the tragedy (Matthews).
 * Historical Significance**

Gordon, Meryl "Oh, Jackie," //New York Times Book Review//. 07. Dec. 2014: 62. //elibrary//. Web. 11 Dec. 2014. **Source Evaluation 6** Larson, Leslie"Jackie's Pain Told Priest of rage at God for JFK Slay, Griped of Cheating." //New York Daily News//. 14. May. 2014: 3. //elibrary//. Web. 16. Sep. 2014. **Source Evaluation 1** Loring, John "The Untold Jackie." //Harper's Bazar//. 01. Jan. 2011: 112. //elibrary//. Web. 16. Oct. 2014. **Source Evaluation 3** Matthews, Glenna Onassis, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. //Oxford University Press//.2000. //elibrary// Web. 19 Nov. 2014. **Source Evaluation 5** "Onassis, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy," //Compton's by Britannica//, v 6.0. 2009. //elibrary//. Web. 17 Nov. 2014. Rotella, Mark; Gold, Sarah F. Adriani, Lynn... "Janet and Jackie: The Story of a Mother and Her Daughter, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis." //Publishers Weekly//. 03 Sep. 2001: 73. //elibrary//. Web. 03 Oct. 2014. **Source Evaluation 2** Roth, M James "News From the Hemmingway Collection." //Hemmingway Review// 2 (2003): 117. //elibrary//. Web 06. Nov. 2014. **Source Evaluation 4**
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