Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis And Her View On Her Husband Former President John F. Kennedy
At S2:E8 of "The Crown" on Netflix in the episode titled "Dear Mrs. Kennedy" on the Netflix series "The Crown" (39:27), Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis spoke these words:
"Jack's (John F. Kennedy's) idea of heaven is a crowd. Campaigning, fund-raising, speechmaking, that's when he comes alive. He'd far sooner speak to 10,000 people under the glare of spotlights than be alone...with me."
Me: was jack a nickname for john f kennedy
Google Gemini:
Yes, "Jack" was a very common and widely used nickname for John F. Kennedy.
It's actually a traditional nickname for the name John. His family called him Jack when he was growing up, and the name stuck with him throughout his life, even into his public career.
Me: what was his wife's name and tell me everything that is important about her and dont skimp on the details
Google Gemini:
John F. Kennedy's wife was Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, widely known as Jackie Kennedy or later, Jackie O. She was born on July 28, 1929, in Southampton, New York, and died on May 19, 1994, in New York City.
Here's what's important about her, with details:
Early Life and Education:
Born Jacqueline Lee Bouvier to John and Janet Bouvier. She had a younger sister, Caroline.
She grew up in Manhattan and East Hampton, New York, enjoying a privileged childhood.
From a young age, she developed interests in horseback riding, writing, and painting. She also learned French and practiced ballet.
She attended Vassar College and spent her junior year (1949-1950) studying abroad in France, at the University of Grenoble and the Sorbonne in Paris, where she polished her French and deepened her affinity for French culture and style.
She transferred to George Washington University in Washington, D.C., graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French literature.
Before meeting JFK, she worked as an "inquiring photographer" for the Washington Times-Herald and also won a junior editorship at Vogue magazine.
Marriage to John F. Kennedy and Life as First Lady:
She met then-Congressman John F. Kennedy at a dinner party in Washington, D.C., in May 1952. They married on September 12, 1953, in Newport, Rhode Island. Their wedding was a significant social event.
They had four children: Arabella (stillborn in 1956), Caroline (born 1957), John F. Kennedy Jr. (born 1960, days after JFK was elected president), and Patrick (born prematurely in August 1963 and died 39 hours later).
As First Lady (1961-1963), Jacqueline Kennedy made a profound and lasting impact despite her relatively short time in the White House.
White House Restoration: This was arguably her most enduring contribution. She saw the White House as a living museum and worked tirelessly to restore its historic integrity and elegance.
She created the Fine Arts Committee for the White House and established the White House Historical Association, a non-profit dedicated to preservation and education.
She expanded the White House Collection, acquiring historic pieces from past administrations.
She published the first White House Guidebook (1962) and famously led the first televised tour of the White House in 1962, which was watched by over eighty million viewers and earned her a special Emmy Award.
Cultural Ambassador and Patron of the Arts: She transformed the White House into a showcase for American talent, inviting scholars, musicians, artists, and Nobel Prize winners to events. She hosted Shakespeare readings, ballet performances, and musical recitals.
Her fluency in languages (French, Spanish, Italian) was a significant asset on foreign trips, where her grace, beauty, and intelligence charmed international dignitaries and publics alike. Her trips to Europe and Latin America were highly successful, and she was particularly admired in France, with President Charles de Gaulle famously quipping that he was "the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris."
She successfully negotiated for Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa to travel to the United States for exhibition in 1963.
Style Icon: Jackie Kennedy's personal style became globally influential, defining 1960s fashion. She was renowned for her elegance, class, and sophisticated taste. Her signature looks included sleek tweed suits, A-line dresses, pillbox hats (designed by Halston), oversized sunglasses, and headscarves. She worked closely with designer Oleg Cassini to create an iconic wardrobe. Her influence continues to inspire designers and fashion trends today, with items like the Gucci "Jackie" bag named after her.
She became one of the most popular and recognizable First Ladies in American history.
Life After the White House:
Following the assassination of her husband in November 1963, her quiet dignity and strength in the face of unimaginable tragedy garnered immense admiration worldwide. She meticulously planned President Kennedy's state funeral, drawing parallels to Abraham Lincoln's.
She largely withdrew from public view with her children, Caroline and John Jr., moving to New York City.
In 1968, she married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. This marriage drew some controversy but was seen by many as her pursuit of personal happiness and stability for her children.
After Onassis's death in 1975, she embarked on a new career as a book editor in New York City, first at Viking Press and then at Doubleday. She was known for her discerning eye and dedication to her work, focusing on art and culture books.
She also continued her dedication to historic preservation, notably fighting to save New York City's Grand Central Terminal from demolition.
In her later years, she had a domestic partnership with diamond merchant Maurice Tempelsman.
She passed away on May 19, 1994, at the age of 64, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery alongside John F. Kennedy and their two infant children.
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me: now do the same for john f. kennedy
Google Gemini:
John F. Kennedy's wife was Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, widely known as Jackie Kennedy or later, Jackie O. She was born on July 28, 1929, in Southampton, New York, and died on May 19, 1994, in New York City.
Here's what's important about her, with details:
Early Life and Education:
Born Jacqueline Lee Bouvier to John and Janet Bouvier. She had a younger sister, Caroline.
She grew up in Manhattan and East Hampton, New York, enjoying a privileged childhood.
From a young age, she developed interests in horseback riding, writing, and painting. She also learned French and practiced ballet.
She attended Vassar College and spent her junior year (1949-1950) studying abroad in France, at the University of Grenoble and the Sorbonne in Paris, where she polished her French and deepened her affinity for French culture and style.
She transferred to George Washington University in Washington, D.C., graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French literature.
Before meeting JFK, she worked as an "inquiring photographer" for the Washington Times-Herald and also won a junior editorship at Vogue magazine.
Marriage to John F. Kennedy and Life as First Lady:
She met then-Congressman John F. Kennedy at a dinner party in Washington, D.C., in May 1952. They married on September 12, 1953, in Newport, Rhode Island. Their wedding was a significant social event.
They had four children: Arabella (stillborn in 1956), Caroline (born 1957), John F. Kennedy Jr. (born 1960, days after JFK was elected president), and Patrick (born prematurely in August 1963 and died 39 hours later).
As First Lady (1961-1963), Jacqueline Kennedy made a profound and lasting impact despite her relatively short time in the White House.
White House Restoration: This was arguably her most enduring contribution. She saw the White House as a living museum and worked tirelessly to restore its historic integrity and elegance.
She created the Fine Arts Committee for the White House and established the White House Historical Association, a non-profit dedicated to preservation and education.
She expanded the White House Collection, acquiring historic pieces from past administrations.
She published the first White House Guidebook (1962) and famously led the first televised tour of the White House in 1962, which was watched by over eighty million viewers and earned her a special Emmy Award.
Cultural Ambassador and Patron of the Arts: She transformed the White House into a showcase for American talent, inviting scholars, musicians, artists, and Nobel Prize winners to events. She hosted Shakespeare readings, ballet performances, and musical recitals.
Her fluency in languages (French, Spanish, Italian) was a significant asset on foreign trips, where her grace, beauty, and intelligence charmed international dignitaries and publics alike. Her trips to Europe and Latin America were highly successful, and she was particularly admired in France, with President Charles de Gaulle famously quipping that he was "the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris."
She successfully negotiated for Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa to travel to the United States for exhibition in 1963.
Style Icon: Jackie Kennedy's personal style became globally influential, defining 1960s fashion. She was renowned for her elegance, class, and sophisticated taste. Her signature looks included sleek tweed suits, A-line dresses, pillbox hats (designed by Halston), oversized sunglasses, and headscarves. She worked closely with designer Oleg Cassini to create an iconic wardrobe. Her influence continues to inspire designers and fashion trends today, with items like the Gucci "Jackie" bag named after her.
She became one of the most popular and recognizable First Ladies in American history.
Life After the White House:
Following the assassination of her husband in November 1963, her quiet dignity and strength in the face of unimaginable tragedy garnered immense admiration worldwide. She meticulously planned President Kennedy's state funeral, drawing parallels to Abraham Lincoln's.
She largely withdrew from public view with her children, Caroline and John Jr., moving to New York City.
In 1968, she married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. This marriage drew some controversy but was seen by many as her pursuit of personal happiness and stability for her children.
After Onassis's death in 1975, she embarked on a new career as a book editor in New York City, first at Viking Press and then at Doubleday. She was known for her discerning eye and dedication to her work, focusing on art and culture books.
She also continued her dedication to historic preservation, notably fighting to save New York City's Grand Central Terminal from demolition.
In her later years, she had a domestic partnership with diamond merchant Maurice Tempelsman.
She passed away on May 19, 1994, at the age of 64, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery alongside John F. Kennedy and their two infant children.
This poem is titled Johnny F. Kennedy by Michael
Those who fade away into the past
Need not be gone
For what our our memories for
Beyond giving heed
To those of the past of greatness?
My Theory On The J.F.K. Assassination
This theory wasn't born out of hatred but the simplest solution is usually the right one (see Occam's Razor) so the only legitimate explanation is that Kennedy planned to be a knight of the force of light. He was a short time away from throwing ALL of the government's (at that time) dirty laundry out to dry. I suppose I've never called myself a conspiracy theorist but there is one other explanation...it was just an embarrassing mistake that no president since then wanted to have shown. We are dealing with entities whose ingrained drive is to secure, protect, and grow alongside The United States Of America.
In the end I have to rule that it was a mistake. Someone took a shot at Kennedy and a backseat secret service agent accidently pulled the trigger. In honor of their organization being unwilling to reveal the intimate truths on such matters, I leave this as a mystery where one may take either side and believe how they chose too.
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