Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jackie Kennedy was more than just a fashion icon and a tragic character for the American people to adore. Jackie Kennedy became the youngest First Lady in over 80 years when Jack Kennedy was elected president. As soon as she became First Lady, she upgraded and maintained the White House furnishings.
She formed the White House Historical Association and hired a Smithsonian curator to inventory the mansion’s treasures. She doubled the number of books in the library and advocated for civil rights and groups like the American Cancer Society.
She also promoted the arts by hosting meals for academics and artists. The high-profile features of being a presidential wife did not appeal to Jackie. She avoided reporters and frequently asked others to represent her at public events.
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