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Kennedy's presidency in 1961, Jackie "made over the White House into a living stage," according to journalist Hugh Sidey (per The New York Times). Wedding dress: Made by fashion designer Ann Lowe, considered the US's first major African American fashion designer, who also made the bridesmaids' dresses.Born in Southampton, New York on Jto well-heeled parents, the former first lady didn't always shy away from the spotlight. Parents: John Vernou "Black Jack" Bouvier III (1891-1957) and Janet Norton Lee (1907-1989) The casket was mahogany covered in ferns and a white cross of lilies-of-the-valley.

Ignatius Loyola in New York City, the same church in which the young Jacqueline Bouvier had been baptized and confirmed. in French literatureįuneral: held at the church of St.

George Washington University (1950-1951), B.A.

University of Grenoble and the Sorbonne (Smith College Study Abroad Program, 1949-1950).

According to the eulogy at her funeral, her confirmation name was Mary.Įditorial work: Viking, 1975-1978 Doubleday-Random House, 1975-1994

Kennedy did order Franciscan Masterpiece china for use aboard Air Force One, but the china does not appear to have been put into use until the Johnson Administration.Ĭonfirmation details: Confirmed at the Church St. Her preference for the Harrison china was shown in her selection of pieces from that service to decorate the breakfront that she had placed in the family dining room during the years that she and President Kennedy occupied the mansion. Harrison, and pieces of the Hayes's service – to represent the traditions of the past. Kennedy used the old china – that is, Lincoln's purple china, the china designed by Mrs. Kennedy ordered no china for the White House and usually used the Truman China with the Eisenhower service plates for state dinners. used in the White House: According to Margaret Klapthor ( Official White House China: 1789 to the Present. Kennedy Library, including a note from Jacqueline Kennedy (pages 1-16 in this folder).Ĭhina, flatware, etc. Kennedy Library fundraising with text by Jacqueline Kennedy (pages 52-64 in this folder).īrochurefor traveling exhibit promoting the John F. For more information please contact Have a research question? Ask an Archivist.īrochurefor John F. The following information about Jacqueline Kennedy is listed alphabetically by topic.