When Jaqueline Bouvier married John F. Kennedy in 1953, she became the other half of a society couple that was envied and idolized the world over. Soft-spoken and supremely stylish, Jackie first earned international fame as her husband's reluctant companion on the campaign trail. The two brought youth and optimism to the White House, but it was images of the First Lady and her young children bidding farewell to JFK after his tragic assassination that cemented the Kennedy legacy in history, making them iconic political and public figures for years to come. Beyond her life as a Kennedy, Jackie reinvented herself in her second marriage to Aristotle Onassis in 1968, and later embarked on her second chapter as a book editor in New York.
Now, more than 25 years after she passed away from Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 64, we're taking a look back on the remarkable life of Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis.
1961
Jackie Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth pose for photos during an American state visit to Buckingham Palace. The event was the first time an American president dined at the Palace since 1918 and was even depicted on Season 2 of The Crown.
1961
Shortly after moving into the White House, Jackie embarked on a complete restoration of the historic residence. Here, during a meeting of the White House restoration project, Jackie moves two antique footstools dating all the way back to the Teddy Roosevelt presidency.
1961
During her time as First Lady, Jackie and her signature skirt suits by designer Oleg Cassini became iconic.
1963
On the day President Kennedy was assassinated, Jackie arrived at the Dallas airport wearing a pink Chanel suit. Despite the bloodstains covering it, she wore it when Vice President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as President.
1968
For her wedding to Greek magnate Aristotle Onassis, Jackie opted for a knee length pleated and lace Valentino dress and a simple white hair bow.
