July 28, 1929

First Lady Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (the greatly admired widow of President John F. Kennedy) was born at Southhampton, NY. She was educated at private schools, studied ballet, and learned to ride a horse almost as soon as she could walk. After college
at Vassar, she took a journalism job at a local newspaper in Washington DC. It was there that she met Senator Kennedy, who had a reputation as the most eligible bachelor on the hill. They were married in 1953.

The History Place: John F. Kennedy Photo History
This marvelous annotated photo gallery of Kennedy’s life is divided into four sections: Early Years, War Hero, Politician and President. As you progress through the gallery, click on the thumbnail photos for a larger view. I found the War Hero section particularly interesting, as it tells the tale of how Jack entered politics, starting in 1939 London, where his father was serving as United States Ambassador to England. Best of all, The History Place grants permission to use these photos in offline school reports.

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