Jackie Kennedy Onassis (Part 1)

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If the Kennedy's were America's first royal family, then Jackie was its queen.She was a style icon who, alongside her husband and president JFK, symbolised a fresh hopeful start in post-war America.And then on 22nd November 1963, the unimaginable happened.But who was the woman wh ... Show More

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When JFK was first elected president, his advisors had some serious reservations about his wife Jackie... This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Start building your website and get your free trial today. Go to Squarespace.com and enter offer code HAPPIER to get 10% off yo ... Show More

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