Research by Steven L. Brawley

Jackie could have chosen to marry John Husted, been a mere stockbrokers wife, and called it a life. Instead, she embarked on the incredible journey we study today. She wore many hats and made it look effortless.

Jackie's Jobs

• Childhood chores: Helped out at Hammersmith Farm during World War II years (gardening, feeding the chickens, etc.)
• Student: Lifelong learner. Graduate of Miss Porter's and George Washington University
• Photographer: Personal and professional work
• Journalist: Washington Times-Herald, New Yorker, and other publications
• Political Adviser: Counsel to John, Robert, and Edward
• First Lady: 1961-1963
• Campaigner: Supported John, Robert, and Edward's campaigns
• Historic Preservationist: The White House, Lafayette Square, The Temple of Dendur, Grand Central Station, Lever House, and other efforts (Virginia and Greece)
• Author: Several articles; One Special Summer, 1974
• Editor: Viking and Doubleday books; Profiles in Courage (assisted JFK) 1956; White House: An Historic Guide, 1962/63
• Artist: Numerous paintings, drawings, sketches, including the 1963 Hallmark holiday cards to benefit the National Cultural Center (Kennedy Center)
• Wife and Widow: John F. Kennedy, Aristotle Onassis
• Mother: Caroline and John Jr.
• Adventurist & World Traveller: Jet setter
• Fashion/Style Icon: The best dressed list, year after year
• Board Member: Municipal Arts Society, 42nd Street Development Corporation, (dozens of honorary chair positions as First Lady)
• Teacher's Aide Volunteer: McMahon Memorial Temporary Shelter, 112th St., New York (1971)
• Paparazzi Obsession: Not a job she chose, or relished