In brief
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, photographer, and editor who served as First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963 as the wife of President John F. Kennedy.
During her tenure, she spearheaded the restoration of the White House, transforming its public rooms into a showcase of American history by retrieving and cataloging period furnishings and artwork, raising over a million dollars for the effort, and establishing the White House Historical Association and a fine arts committee for acquisitions.
Photographs
Hero photograph: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons
