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7 little-known facts about fabulous Jackie Kennedy Onassis

11/14/2017
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History Story: 7 little-known facts about fabulous Jackie Kennedy Onassis

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She was one of the favorite and most iconic first ladies of the USA. Also being a true stylish icon, Jackie achieved recognizability around the world. Some interesting facts about this amazing woman are waiting for you.

#1: Jackie worked as a photographer and reporter

History Story: #1: Jackie worked as a photographer and reporter
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In 1952, she got her first job at Washington Times-Herald.

#2: Before JFK, she almost married another man!

History Story: #2: Before JFK, she almost married another man!
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22-year-old Jacqueline was engaged to John Husted, a WWII veteran and Wall Street banker. Jackie wasn't sure she really wanted to become a house wife, so she broke off the engagement. She met JFK sever months later.

#3: She was very attached to her father

History Story: #3: She was very attached to her father
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He also called Jackie the most beautiful daughter in the world.

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#4: Jackie first visited the White House as a tourist

History Story: #4: Jackie first visited the White House as a tourist
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A 12-year-old girl thought there was too little information offered to the visitors. She didn't know she would become the one to fix this in her future!

#5: She spoke fluent English, French, Polish and Italian

Jackie also appealed to Latino voters with an ad entirely in Spanish!

#6: Jacqueline Kennedy won an Emmy, though she wasn't a professional actress

History Story: #6: Jacqueline Kennedy won an Emmy, though she wasn't a professional actress
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Her televised White House tour won the hearts of the millions!

#7: Her pink suite became one of the most famous pieces of clothing in history

History Story: #7: Her pink suite became one of the most famous pieces of clothing in history
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Jackie's iconic pink suit, which she wore the day the assassination happened, was never cleaned since then. The suit is now kept in a special temperature-controlled room, and its location is kept secret.

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60 Comments
Marg Drennan
Marg Drennan
was one of the best ladies to set foot in the white house
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Jul 22, 2018 5:16PM
Pamela Spallin
Pamela Spallin
I think she is the finest First Lady to ever represent the White House
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Jul 20, 2018 11:30PM
Sue Lason
Sue Lason
Most I did, but a few I didn't. She was so elegant.
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Aug 29, 2019 5:30PM
Betty Wiendels
Betty Wiendels
Doreen McCaugherty, Me, too. Heartbreaking 💔!!
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Jun 20, 2022 5:39PM
Doris Dallaire
Doris Dallaire
She wore pink often. She was a wonderful First Lady!
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Apr 5, 2022 7:07PM
bina sarmah
bina sarmah
Julie Domaille, That was the problem, he was dumb.
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Nov 29, 2021 4:17PM
Julie Domaille
Julie Domaille
Strange that she should be so beautiful, intelligent & talented but dumb husband couldn't keep his pants on. He must have been deeply insecure
1
Jul 17, 2021 5:53PM
teraagee
teraagee
There is so much more to tell.
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Feb 29, 2020 1:18AM
garrett scott
garrett scott
Sue Lason's use of the adjective elegant is, I feel, much more appropriate than fabulous.
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Jan 24, 2020 8:11PM
Jim Galati
Jim Galati
Interesting but hardly "little known".
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Aug 24, 2019 6:55PM
epwjah
epwjah
Knew these facts, but nice to review.
1
Aug 14, 2019 8:17PM
Eileen Dunn
Eileen Dunn
Learnt facts I didn’t know. Interesting.
2
May 20, 2019 10:20AM
Bevan Bishop
Bevan Bishop
Total overuse of the word "iconic"!
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May 3, 2019 6:53PM
Louis Nardone
Louis Nardone
Very interesting, she was very lovely
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Feb 7, 2019 2:12PM
Andre Violette
Andre Violette
Once again check your spelling.
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Dec 14, 2018 2:08AM
Doreen McCaugherty
Doreen McCaugherty
I often wonder what the world would be like if her husband had lived and served 2 terms.
2
Sep 4, 2018 9:31PM
Carol Bruyere
Carol Bruyere
She was such a lady and quite a woman
2
Aug 20, 2018 7:47AM

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