Take a close look at the woman in the photo. She is Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, better known to millions of Americans as Jackie Kennedy. The correct answer to the quiz is C — John F. Kennedy.
Jacqueline Kennedy became one of the most recognizable women of the 20th century after marrying John F. Kennedy in 1953. When Kennedy became the 35th President of the United States in 1961, Jackie became First Lady at just 31 years old.
Jackie and John F. Kennedy
Their marriage placed them at the center of American public life. The young president and his stylish First Lady helped create the glamorous image often associated with the Kennedy White House.
Jackie became especially famous for her elegance, interest in art and history, and her restoration of the White House. She wanted the presidential residence to showcase important pieces of American history rather than simply function as a family home.
Her televised tour of the renovated White House in 1962 attracted an enormous audience and helped make her an international celebrity.
A Life Changed by Tragedy
On November 22, 1963, Jackie was sitting beside President Kennedy when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. She was only 34 years old.
In the difficult days that followed, her composure left a lasting impression on the American public. She also played an important role in shaping how her husband’s presidency would be remembered.
Did You Know?
Years after President Kennedy’s death, Jacqueline married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis in 1968. That’s why she later became widely known as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
After Onassis died, she eventually returned to professional life in New York City and worked as a book editor. She remained a major cultural figure until her death in 1994 at age 64.
So if you chose C — John F. Kennedy, you got it right! 🇺🇸
How quickly did you recognize Jackie Kennedy? Would you have known the answer without seeing the choices?
