The Legacy of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: America’s Beloved First Lady

Living largely out of the limelight, Jackie O’s adventurous spirit persisted with horseback riding until a 1993 accident exacerbated her health issues, leading to her passing from non-Hodgkin lymphoma at 64, leaving behind a loving family.

In the pantheon of 20th-century icons, Jackie Kennedy Onassis stands tall. Her popularity, as measured by Gallup, is eclipsed only by Queen Elizabeth II and Billy Graham, marking her as an enduring figure in American history.